Ross vs Tyrone

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 #1,335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land of Eoghan (Owen)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish African-American English American

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Ross Rank #1,362

Tyrone Rank #1,335

Tyrone is more popular, ranked #1335 vs #1362 for Ross.

Is Ross or Tyrone more popular?

Tyrone is more popular, ranked #1335 compared to Ross at #1362 in the United States.

What do Ross and Tyrone mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Tyrone means "land of Eoghan (Owen)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ross and Tyrone boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Tyrone is primarily a boy name.