Ramsey
RAM-zee
Popularity
#2544
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Scottish
Total Births
8,707
Peak Year
#265 in 2016
First Recorded
1894
Style
Strong & Bold, Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Ramsey is of English and Scottish origin, meaning 'ram's island' or 'wild garlic island'. It is a topographic surname.
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Famous Namesakes
Ramsey Lewis
American jazz composer, pianist, and radio personality.
Aaron Ramsey
Welsh professional footballer.
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