Ross vs Willie

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 #1,376 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American Scottish

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Ross Rank #1,362

Willie Rank #1,376

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #1376 for Willie.

Is Ross or Willie more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Willie at #1376 in the United States.

What do Ross and Willie mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Willie means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Ross and Willie boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Willie is primarily a boy name.