Ross vs Linus

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 #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

Scandinavian German English American Finnish

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Ross Rank #1,362

Linus Rank #1,423

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #1423 for Linus.

Is Ross or Linus more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Ross and Linus mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin).

Are Ross and Linus boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.