Ross vs Jakobe

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 #1,304 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

American African-American English

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Ross Rank #1,362

Jakobe Rank #1,304

Jakobe is more popular, ranked #1304 vs #1362 for Ross.

Is Ross or Jakobe more popular?

Jakobe is more popular, ranked #1304 compared to Ross at #1362 in the United States.

What do Ross and Jakobe mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Jakobe means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ross and Jakobe boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Jakobe is primarily a boy name.