Ross vs Gerald

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 #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Ross Rank #1,362

Gerald Rank #1,168

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1362 for Ross.

Is Ross or Gerald more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Ross at #1362 in the United States.

What do Ross and Gerald mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Ross and Gerald boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.