Ross vs Lael

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 #1,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Jewish Christian American Israeli

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Ross Rank #1,362

Lael Rank #1,468

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #1468 for Lael.

Is Ross or Lael more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Lael at #1468 in the United States.

What do Ross and Lael mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Lael means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ross and Lael boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Lael is primarily a boy name.