Ross vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ross

Boy #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,421 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fair-haired, blonde head"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra

Irish English American Australian

12 High Risk

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Ross Rank #1,362

Barry Rank #1,421

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #1421 for Barry.

Is Ross or Barry more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Ross and Barry mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Ross and Barry boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.