West vs Ross

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

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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West Rank #1,339

Ross Rank #1,362

West is more popular, ranked #1339 vs #1362 for Ross.

Is West or Ross more popular?

West is more popular, ranked #1339 compared to Ross at #1362 in the United States.

What do West and Ross mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are West and Ross boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Ross is primarily a boy name.