Ross vs Niam

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 #1,435 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, radiant"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American

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Ross Rank #1,362

Niam Rank #1,435

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #1435 for Niam.

Is Ross or Niam more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Niam at #1435 in the United States.

What do Ross and Niam mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Niam means "bright, radiant" (Old Irish origin).

Are Ross and Niam boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Niam is primarily a boy name.