Son of Rand or son of the shield
Ranson is an English patronymic surname meaning 'son of Rand'. The root name Rand is a short form of various Germanic names containing the element 'rand', which refers to the rim of a shield.
Less common today
Ranson isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,295 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American football player
