Ross vs Harris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ross

Boy #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #1,322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Harry, home ruler"

Origin: English

English American Scottish

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Ross Rank #1,362

Harris Rank #1,322

Harris is more popular, ranked #1322 vs #1362 for Ross.

Is Ross or Harris more popular?

Harris is more popular, ranked #1322 compared to Ross at #1362 in the United States.

What do Ross and Harris mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Harris means "son of Harry, home ruler" (English origin).

Are Ross and Harris boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Harris is primarily a boy name.