Ross vs Achilles

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ross

Boy #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Boy #1,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"he who causes distress"

Origin: Greek

Greek English American Italian

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Ross Rank #1,362

Achilles Rank #1,223

Achilles is more popular, ranked #1223 vs #1362 for Ross.

Is Ross or Achilles more popular?

Achilles is more popular, ranked #1223 compared to Ross at #1362 in the United States.

What do Ross and Achilles mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Achilles means "he who causes distress" (Greek origin).

Are Ross and Achilles boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Achilles is primarily a boy name.