Monroe vs Ross

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Monroe

Boy #1,282 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the mouth of the Roe river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Monroe Rank #1,282

Ross Rank #1,362

Monroe is more popular, ranked #1282 vs #1362 for Ross.

Is Monroe or Ross more popular?

Monroe is more popular, ranked #1282 compared to Ross at #1362 in the United States.

What do Monroe and Ross mean?

Monroe means "from the mouth of the Roe river" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Monroe and Ross boy or girl names?

Monroe is primarily a boy name. Ross is primarily a boy name.