Ross vs Reese

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 #621 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Ross Rank #1,362

Reese Rank #621

Reese is more popular, ranked #621 vs #1362 for Ross.

Is Ross or Reese more popular?

Reese is more popular, ranked #621 compared to Ross at #1362 in the United States.

What do Ross and Reese mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Reese means "ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness" (Welsh origin).

Are Ross and Reese boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Reese is primarily a boy name.