Ross vs Kenny

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 #1,355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"born of fire (head of fire)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Ross Rank #1,362

Kenny Rank #1,355

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 vs #1362 for Ross.

Is Ross or Kenny more popular?

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 compared to Ross at #1362 in the United States.

What do Ross and Kenny mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ross and Kenny boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Kenny is primarily a boy name.