Ross vs Pierson

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 #1,460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Peter (son of the rock)"

Origin: Old English/Norman French

English American

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Ross Rank #1,362

Pierson Rank #1,460

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #1460 for Pierson.

Is Ross or Pierson more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Pierson at #1460 in the United States.

What do Ross and Pierson mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Pierson means "son of Peter (son of the rock)" (Old English/Norman French origin).

Are Ross and Pierson boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Pierson is primarily a boy name.