Ross vs Baron

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 #1,510 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man, warrior"

Origin: Old High German

English American French

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Ross Rank #1,362

Baron Rank #1,510

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #1510 for Baron.

Is Ross or Baron more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Baron at #1510 in the United States.

What do Ross and Baron mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Baron means "free man, warrior" (Old High German origin).

Are Ross and Baron boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Baron is primarily a boy name.