Ross vs Gerard

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 #1,529 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave spear, strong with a spear"

Origin: Old High German

English French Irish Dutch German

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Ross Rank #1,362

Gerard Rank #1,529

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #1529 for Gerard.

Is Ross or Gerard more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Gerard at #1529 in the United States.

What do Ross and Gerard mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Gerard means "brave spear, strong with a spear" (Old High German origin).

Are Ross and Gerard boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Gerard is primarily a boy name.