Ross vs Archibald

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 #1,179 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"genuine, bold"

Origin: Germanic

Scottish English American

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Ross Rank #1,362

Archibald Rank #1,179

Archibald is more popular, ranked #1179 vs #1362 for Ross.

Is Ross or Archibald more popular?

Archibald is more popular, ranked #1179 compared to Ross at #1362 in the United States.

What do Ross and Archibald mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Archibald means "genuine, bold" (Germanic origin).

Are Ross and Archibald boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Archibald is primarily a boy name.