Perry vs Ross

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Perry

Boy #1,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pear tree"

Origin: Old English pirige

English Welsh American

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Boy #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Perry Rank #1,243

Ross Rank #1,362

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 vs #1362 for Ross.

Is Perry or Ross more popular?

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 compared to Ross at #1362 in the United States.

What do Perry and Ross mean?

Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin). Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Perry and Ross boy or girl names?

Perry is primarily a boy name. Ross is primarily a boy name.