Wes vs Ross

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wes

Boy #745 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Wesley or Weston"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Wes Rank #745

Ross Rank #1,362

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

Is Wes or Ross more popular?

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

What do Wes and Ross mean?

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

Are Wes and Ross boy or girl names?

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