Achilles vs Ross

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Achilles

Boy #1,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who causes distress"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Achilles Rank #1,223

Ross Rank #1,362

Achilles is more popular, ranked #1223 vs #1362 for Ross.

Is Achilles or Ross more popular?

Achilles is more popular, ranked #1223 compared to Ross at #1362 in the United States.

What do Achilles and Ross mean?

Achilles means "he who causes distress" (Greek origin). Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Achilles and Ross boy or girl names?

Achilles is primarily a boy name. Ross is primarily a boy name.