Ross vs Phineas

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 #1,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"oracle, mouth of brass"

Origin: Hebrew (Pinchas)

English American Jewish

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Ross Rank #1,362

Phineas Rank #1,540

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #1540 for Phineas.

Is Ross or Phineas more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Phineas at #1540 in the United States.

What do Ross and Phineas mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Phineas means "oracle, mouth of brass" (Hebrew (Pinchas) origin).

Are Ross and Phineas boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Phineas is primarily a boy name.