Ross vs Canyon

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 #1,440 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep gorge, ravine"

Origin: Spanish canon

American Western American

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Ross Rank #1,362

Canyon Rank #1,440

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #1440 for Canyon.

Is Ross or Canyon more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Canyon at #1440 in the United States.

What do Ross and Canyon mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Canyon means "deep gorge, ravine" (Spanish canon origin).

Are Ross and Canyon boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Canyon is primarily a boy name.