Ross vs Maxton

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 #1,275 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Macks settlement"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Ross Rank #1,362

Maxton Rank #1,275

Maxton is more popular, ranked #1275 vs #1362 for Ross.

Is Ross or Maxton more popular?

Maxton is more popular, ranked #1275 compared to Ross at #1362 in the United States.

What do Ross and Maxton mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Maxton means "Macks settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Ross and Maxton boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Maxton is primarily a boy name.