Ross vs Lamar

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 #1,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the sea, of the lake"

Origin: Old French

African American French American Southern US

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Ross Rank #1,362

Lamar Rank #1,517

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Is Ross or Lamar more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Ross and Lamar mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Ross and Lamar boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.