Ranson is an uncommon given name of English origin, derived from the French surname Rançon. The name originally denoted a ransom or payment made for someone's release, typically as a hostage or prisoner. This meaning is attributed to the Old French word 'ransoun', which evolved into the modern French surname Rançon. In some instances, Ranson may also be an American variant of the Irish surname O'Ronsin, which has its roots in the Gaelic language and translates to 'descendant of Ronan'. Over time, various spelling permutations have emerged, including Ransom, Ransone, Ransan, and Rancone, among others. The name Ranson is not widely popular as a given name, appearing only infrequently in historical records and baby name databases. It may be more commonly encountered as a surname in France, Ireland, England, and the United States.
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