Ross vs Rees

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 #6,353 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enthusiasm, ardor, passion"

Origin: Old Welsh

Welsh English British

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Ross Rank #1,362

Rees Rank #6,353

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #6353 for Rees.

Is Ross or Rees more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Rees at #6353 in the United States.

What do Ross and Rees mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Rees means "enthusiasm, ardor, passion" (Old Welsh origin).

Are Ross and Rees boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Rees is primarily a boy name.