Ross vs Wiley

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 #1,162 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute, crafty"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Ross Rank #1,362

Wiley Rank #1,162

Wiley is more popular, ranked #1162 vs #1362 for Ross.

Is Ross or Wiley more popular?

Wiley is more popular, ranked #1162 compared to Ross at #1362 in the United States.

What do Ross and Wiley mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Wiley means "resolute, crafty" (Old English origin).

Are Ross and Wiley boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Wiley is primarily a boy name.