Ross vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Ross Rank #1,362

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1362 for Ross.

Is Ross or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Ross at #1362 in the United States.

What do Ross and Gideon mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ross and Gideon boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.