Ross vs Payton

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 #1,515 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warrior's estate"

Origin: Old English

American English Irish

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Ross Rank #1,362

Payton Rank #1,515

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #1515 for Payton.

Is Ross or Payton more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Payton at #1515 in the United States.

What do Ross and Payton mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Payton means "warrior's estate" (Old English origin).

Are Ross and Payton boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Payton is primarily a boy name.