Niam vs Ross

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Niam

Boy #1,435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, radiant"

Origin: Old Irish

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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Niam Rank #1,435

Ross Rank #1,362

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #1435 for Niam.

Is Niam or Ross more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Niam at #1435 in the United States.

What do Niam and Ross mean?

Niam means "bright, radiant" (Old Irish origin). Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Niam and Ross boy or girl names?

Niam is primarily a boy name. Ross is primarily a boy name.