Ross vs Terrell

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 #1,495 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thunder ruler, powerful"

Origin: Old French / Germanic

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Ross Rank #1,362

Terrell Rank #1,495

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #1495 for Terrell.

Is Ross or Terrell more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Terrell at #1495 in the United States.

What do Ross and Terrell mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Terrell means "thunder ruler, powerful" (Old French / Germanic origin).

Are Ross and Terrell boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Terrell is primarily a boy name.