Ross vs Gray

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 #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

English American Scottish

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Ross Rank #1,362

Gray Rank #1,342

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 vs #1362 for Ross.

Is Ross or Gray more popular?

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 compared to Ross at #1362 in the United States.

What do Ross and Gray mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin).

Are Ross and Gray boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Gray is primarily a boy name.