Ross vs Bernard

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 #1,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave bear, strong as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

English French German European

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Ross Rank #1,362

Bernard Rank #1,320

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 vs #1362 for Ross.

Is Ross or Bernard more popular?

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 compared to Ross at #1362 in the United States.

What do Ross and Bernard mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Ross and Bernard boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Bernard is primarily a boy name.