Ross vs Perry

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 #1,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pear tree"

Origin: Old English pirige

English Welsh American

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Ross Rank #1,362

Perry Rank #1,243

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 vs #1362 for Ross.

Is Ross or Perry more popular?

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 compared to Ross at #1362 in the United States.

What do Ross and Perry mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin).

Are Ross and Perry boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Perry is primarily a boy name.