Ross vs Guy

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 #1,562 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"forest"

Origin: Germanic

English French Norman

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Ross Rank #1,362

Guy Rank #1,562

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #1562 for Guy.

Is Ross or Guy more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Guy at #1562 in the United States.

What do Ross and Guy mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Guy means "forest" (Germanic origin).

Are Ross and Guy boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Guy is primarily a boy name.