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Ransom
Gender: Boy
Origin: English word name
Popularity: Not in the U.S. top 1,000 names
Ransom Name Meaning and Origin
Ransom is of English origin and is derived from an Old French word “rançon,” meaning “a sum of money paid for the release of a captive.” Historically, it was used as a surname, likely for individuals who were involved in the payment or collection of ransoms. Over time, it evolved into a given name, symbolizing freedom or rescue. The name is traditionally masculine, though it could be used for any gender in modern contexts. Ransom carries connotations of redemption and deliverance, and while it is relatively rare today, it evokes a sense of both strength and historical significance.
