Jeffery vs Ross

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeffery

Boy #1,306 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pledge of peace, divine peace"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,306
Total SSA Count
150
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ross

Boy #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,362
Total SSA Count
139
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jeffery Rank #1,306
Ross Rank #1,362

Jeffery is more popular, ranked #1306 vs #1362 for Ross.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jeffery or Ross more popular?

Jeffery is more popular, ranked #1306 compared to Ross at #1362 in the United States.

What do Jeffery and Ross mean?

Jeffery means "pledge of peace, divine peace" (Germanic via Old French origin). Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Jeffery and Ross boy or girl names?

Jeffery is primarily a boy name. Ross is primarily a boy name.

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