Ross vs Milton

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 #1,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mill town, settlement by the mill"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Ross Rank #1,362

Milton Rank #1,429

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #1429 for Milton.

Is Ross or Milton more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Milton at #1429 in the United States.

What do Ross and Milton mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Milton means "mill town, settlement by the mill" (Old English origin).

Are Ross and Milton boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Milton is primarily a boy name.