Gerard vs Ross

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerard

Boy #1,529 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave spear, strong with a spear"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Gerard Rank #1,529

Ross Rank #1,362

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #1529 for Gerard.

Is Gerard or Ross more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Gerard at #1529 in the United States.

What do Gerard and Ross mean?

Gerard means "brave spear, strong with a spear" (Old High German origin). Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Gerard and Ross boy or girl names?

Gerard is primarily a boy name. Ross is primarily a boy name.