Milton vs Ross

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Milton

Boy #1,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mill town, settlement by the mill"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Milton Rank #1,429

Ross Rank #1,362

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #1429 for Milton.

Is Milton or Ross more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Milton at #1429 in the United States.

What do Milton and Ross mean?

Milton means "mill town, settlement by the mill" (Old English origin). Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Milton and Ross boy or girl names?

Milton is primarily a boy name. Ross is primarily a boy name.