Landry vs Ross

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Landry

Girl #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the land"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

French American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,187
Total SSA Count
200
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Land, Lanny

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ross

Boy #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,362
Total SSA Count
139
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Landry Rank #1,187
Ross Rank #1,362

Landry is more popular, ranked #1187 vs #1362 for Ross.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Landry ___

  • Landry Grace
  • Landry Marie
  • Landry Jane
  • Landry Rose
  • Landry Claire
  • Landry Elizabeth

Ross ___

  • Ross Alexander
  • Ross James
  • Ross William
  • Ross Edward
  • Ross Thomas
  • Ross Michael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Landry

Sutton Harper Dawson Wren Quinn

If you choose Ross

Grant Blair Duncan Fiona Isla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Landry or Ross more popular?

Landry is more popular, ranked #1187 compared to Ross at #1362 in the United States.

What do Landry and Ross mean?

Landry means "ruler of the land" (Germanic origin). Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Landry and Ross boy or girl names?

Landry is primarily a girl name. Ross is primarily a boy name.

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