What does the name Ross mean?

The name Ross means "From the cape".

What is the origin of the name Ross?

Ross is a name of Scottish origin.

In 2023, 139 babies were named Ross in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Ross is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 139 →

All-Time Total: 79,147

Peak Year: 1985

Ross is a Scottish surname turned first name. It comes from the Gaelic word "ros," meaning "promontory" or "headland."

Boy names closely related to Ross

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Girl names closely related to Ross

Karli Blaire Avalynn Averi Carli Karlie Rosalee Calli

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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