Ross vs Jeffery

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 #1,306 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace, divine peace"

Origin: Germanic via Old French

English American French

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Ross Rank #1,362

Jeffery Rank #1,306

Jeffery is more popular, ranked #1306 vs #1362 for Ross.

Is Ross or Jeffery more popular?

Jeffery is more popular, ranked #1306 compared to Ross at #1362 in the United States.

What do Ross and Jeffery mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Jeffery means "pledge of peace, divine peace" (Germanic via Old French origin).

Are Ross and Jeffery boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Jeffery is primarily a boy name.