Ross vs Monroe

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 #1,282 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the mouth of the Roe river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Ross Rank #1,362

Monroe Rank #1,282

Monroe is more popular, ranked #1282 vs #1362 for Ross.

Is Ross or Monroe more popular?

Monroe is more popular, ranked #1282 compared to Ross at #1362 in the United States.

What do Ross and Monroe mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Monroe means "from the mouth of the Roe river" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ross and Monroe boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Monroe is primarily a boy name.