Ross vs Kip

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 #1,457 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pointed hill"

Origin: Middle English

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Ross Rank #1,362

Kip Rank #1,457

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #1457 for Kip.

Is Ross or Kip more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Kip at #1457 in the United States.

What do Ross and Kip mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kip means "pointed hill" (Middle English origin).

Are Ross and Kip boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Kip is primarily a boy name.