Harris vs Ross

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harris

Boy #1,322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Harry, home ruler"

Origin: English

English American Scottish

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Boy #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Harris Rank #1,322

Ross Rank #1,362

Harris is more popular, ranked #1322 vs #1362 for Ross.

Is Harris or Ross more popular?

Harris is more popular, ranked #1322 compared to Ross at #1362 in the United States.

What do Harris and Ross mean?

Harris means "son of Harry, home ruler" (English origin). Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Harris and Ross boy or girl names?

Harris is primarily a boy name. Ross is primarily a boy name.