Ross

Meaning of Ross

Ross refers to someone who lived on a peninsula or headland. It can also mean 'moor' or 'heath'.

Ross has Scottish roots — browse every Scottish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ross

After ranking as high as #434 in 2000, Ross has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Ross

• Ross Perot
  Businessman and presidential candidate
• Ross Lynch
  Actor and singer
• Ross Barkley
  English professional footballer
• Ross Kemp
  English actor and journalist
• Ross Brawn
  Formula One managing director

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Questions about the name Ross

What does the name Ross mean?

Ross means ross refers to someone who lived on a peninsula or headland. it can also mean 'moor' or 'heath', and it comes from Scottish origins.

Is Ross a boy's or a girl's name?

Ross is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Ross?

Ross did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Ross most popular?

Ross peaked at #434 in 2000.