Ross vs Nick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ross

Boy #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

English American Greek Australian European

44 High Risk

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Ross Rank #1,362

Nick Rank #1,422

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #1422 for Nick.

Is Ross or Nick more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Ross and Nick mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Ross and Nick boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.