Ross vs Kolby

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 #1,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement, coal town"

Origin: Old Norse

American Scandinavian English

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Ross Rank #1,362

Kolby Rank #1,272

Kolby is more popular, ranked #1272 vs #1362 for Ross.

Is Ross or Kolby more popular?

Kolby is more popular, ranked #1272 compared to Ross at #1362 in the United States.

What do Ross and Kolby mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kolby means "dark settlement, coal town" (Old Norse origin).

Are Ross and Kolby boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Kolby is primarily a boy name.