Ross vs Anson

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 #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

English American Chinese-American

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Ross Rank #1,362

Anson Rank #1,396

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #1396 for Anson.

Is Ross or Anson more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Anson at #1396 in the United States.

What do Ross and Anson mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin).

Are Ross and Anson boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Anson is primarily a boy name.