Ross vs Wes

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 #745 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Wesley or Weston"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Ross Rank #1,362

Wes Rank #745

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 vs #1362 for Ross.

Is Ross or Wes more popular?

Wes is more popular, ranked #745 compared to Ross at #1362 in the United States.

What do Ross and Wes mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Wes means "short form of Wesley or Weston" (Old English origin).

Are Ross and Wes boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Wes is primarily a boy name.