Ross vs Perseus

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 #1,293 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ravager, one who destroys"

Origin: Greek

Greek American British

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Ross Rank #1,362

Perseus Rank #1,293

Perseus is more popular, ranked #1293 vs #1362 for Ross.

Is Ross or Perseus more popular?

Perseus is more popular, ranked #1293 compared to Ross at #1362 in the United States.

What do Ross and Perseus mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Perseus means "ravager, one who destroys" (Greek origin).

Are Ross and Perseus boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Perseus is primarily a boy name.