Ross vs Bowie

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 #1,211 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"yellow-haired, blonde"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American English

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Ross Rank #1,362

Bowie Rank #1,211

Bowie is more popular, ranked #1211 vs #1362 for Ross.

Is Ross or Bowie more popular?

Bowie is more popular, ranked #1211 compared to Ross at #1362 in the United States.

What do Ross and Bowie mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Bowie means "yellow-haired, blonde" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ross and Bowie boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Bowie is primarily a boy name.