Ross vs Sidney

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 #1,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Saint Denis"

Origin: Anglo-Norman French

English American Australian

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Ross Rank #1,362

Sidney Rank #1,374

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #1374 for Sidney.

Is Ross or Sidney more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Sidney at #1374 in the United States.

What do Ross and Sidney mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Sidney means "from Saint Denis" (Anglo-Norman French origin).

Are Ross and Sidney boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Sidney is primarily a boy name.