Ross vs Townes

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 #1,554 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Ross Rank #1,362

Townes Rank #1,554

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #1554 for Townes.

Is Ross or Townes more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Townes at #1554 in the United States.

What do Ross and Townes mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Townes means "from the town, settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Ross and Townes boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Townes is primarily a boy name.