Ross vs Hampton

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 #1,522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high settlement or estate"

Origin: Old English

American English WASP/preppy American

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Ross Rank #1,362

Hampton Rank #1,522

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #1522 for Hampton.

Is Ross or Hampton more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Hampton at #1522 in the United States.

What do Ross and Hampton mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Hampton means "high settlement or estate" (Old English origin).

Are Ross and Hampton boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Hampton is primarily a boy name.