Phineas vs Ross

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phineas

Boy #1,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"oracle, mouth of brass"

Origin: Hebrew (Pinchas)

English American Jewish

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Boy #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Phineas Rank #1,540

Ross Rank #1,362

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #1540 for Phineas.

Is Phineas or Ross more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Phineas at #1540 in the United States.

What do Phineas and Ross mean?

Phineas means "oracle, mouth of brass" (Hebrew (Pinchas) origin). Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Phineas and Ross boy or girl names?

Phineas is primarily a boy name. Ross is primarily a boy name.