Ross vs Jerome

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 #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

English French Dutch German Catholic

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Ross Rank #1,362

Jerome Rank #1,341

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 vs #1362 for Ross.

Is Ross or Jerome more popular?

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 compared to Ross at #1362 in the United States.

What do Ross and Jerome mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin).

Are Ross and Jerome boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Jerome is primarily a boy name.