Ross vs Riot

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 #1,245 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noisy disturbance, civil commotion"

Origin: Old French riote

American English

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Ross Rank #1,362

Riot Rank #1,245

Riot is more popular, ranked #1245 vs #1362 for Ross.

Is Ross or Riot more popular?

Riot is more popular, ranked #1245 compared to Ross at #1362 in the United States.

What do Ross and Riot mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Riot means "noisy disturbance, civil commotion" (Old French riote origin).

Are Ross and Riot boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Riot is primarily a boy name.