Ross vs Bailey

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 #1,270 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"outer wall of a castle (bailey)"

Origin: Old French

English American Scottish

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Ross Rank #1,362

Bailey Rank #1,270

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 vs #1362 for Ross.

Is Ross or Bailey more popular?

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 compared to Ross at #1362 in the United States.

What do Ross and Bailey mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin).

Are Ross and Bailey boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Bailey is primarily a boy name.