Ross vs Vaughn

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 #1,188 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, junior"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Ross Rank #1,362

Vaughn Rank #1,188

Vaughn is more popular, ranked #1188 vs #1362 for Ross.

Is Ross or Vaughn more popular?

Vaughn is more popular, ranked #1188 compared to Ross at #1362 in the United States.

What do Ross and Vaughn mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Vaughn means "small, junior" (Welsh origin).

Are Ross and Vaughn boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Vaughn is primarily a boy name.