Ross: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A child from the wooded headland peninsula.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 1
- Current rank
- #1318
- Peak
- #122 in 1889
Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Ross Means
Ross is a boy name of English origin. A child from the wooded headland peninsula.
How Popular Ross Is
Ross currently ranks #1318 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #122 in 1889. It has held steady.
Good to Know About Ross
- Ross peaked at #122 in the U.S. in 1889.
- Ross is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
- Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
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Sibling Names for Ross
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Questions About Ross
What does Ross mean?
Ross is a boy name of English origin. A child from the wooded headland peninsula.
How popular is Ross?
Ross currently ranks #1318 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #122 in 1889. It has held steady.
Where does Ross come from?
Ross comes from English roots. Ross peaked at #122 in the U.S. in 1889.
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