Kip vs Ross

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kip

Boy #1,457 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pointed hill"

Origin: Middle English

English American Dutch

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Boy #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Kip Rank #1,457

Ross Rank #1,362

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #1457 for Kip.

Is Kip or Ross more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Kip at #1457 in the United States.

What do Kip and Ross mean?

Kip means "pointed hill" (Middle English origin). Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Kip and Ross boy or girl names?

Kip is primarily a boy name. Ross is primarily a boy name.