Ross name meaning

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Updated: March 15th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Celtic and Latin
Usage: English and Scottish
Pronunciation: r(o)-ss
Meaning: Red Haired, Headland, Red, Surname, Wood, Rose Flower and Cape
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What does Ross mean?

Originated from Latin and Celtic, Prevalent and Ceaseless Ross is used dominantly in Scottish and English, Ross means "Red Haired, Headland, Red, Surname, Wood, Rose Flower or Cape" is used as a unisex name .

Ross is variant form of virtuous and acclaimed Rose. Rose is variant form of persistent and preeminent Rosa. Rose's meaning is The Words Hros Which Means Horse, Rose Bush and Renown has origin in Latin and Germanic.

The name is celebrated on August 23rd.

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How do I pronounce Ross?

The two syllabled name Ross is commonly pronounced as r(o)-ss.

Variants of Ross

Ros, Rose, Eufrosina, Rosa, Chalina, Rada, Roza, Aaliyahrose, Rohana, Rosea, Rosi, Rosangel, Eufrosyne, Roosa, Aliyah, Aaliyah, Rochana, Hannah

Names that rhyme with Ross

How popular is the name Ross?

Ross is a popular name in United States given to over 81324 babies in 192 years. Recently the moniker is on a rise, in 1889, it ranked 122nd when 1884 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

Additionally, the given name has been in the top 500 baby names an amazing 122 times Also, Ross was among the popular names in England and Wales. Since emerging in 1996 around 7641 babies have been given the given name.

At the peak of its usage in 1997, it ranked 60th when 1150 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys. However after 23 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts.

Moreover, the given name has been to the top 100 baby names 6 times

Ross used to be a common name in Ireland, first appeared in 1971 and over 3502 babies have been given the name in 36 years.

When at its peak in 1998,. But after 36 years, the name has lost its appeal a bit and is now ranking low. Also, In New South Wales, Ross was once a common name since emerging in 1952 it has been given to over 4048 babies.

When at its peak in 1952,. After 20 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Also, Ross was a common name in Queensland. Over 1129 babies have been named Ross since 1960.

When at its peak in 1960,. After 8 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts. Moreover, the first name has been to the top 50 baby names 8 times

Ross is an uncommon baby name in France, its highest ever rank is 1449 (1963) in its 13 years run on France naming chart.

But Ross is a popular baby name in England where every 1 in 2000 have the name as well as in, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Scotland. At least, 250000 people globally have carried Ross as their given name according to our estimate.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
20181110174
20171160161140256
20161033191
20151170158117908
20141063184
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Facts

Ross in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands1038055
Finland15523150

What numerology tells about Ross?

You neglect your own issues and helping other is more important to you. You are always there to help people in need with a good advice or do something that would ease up their situation, or at least make them feel more comfortable in their own skin. You always find a creative way to express how you feel and turn your pain into some masterpiece. You like to enjoy all the pleasures life has to give such as alcohol, music, food, sex, and sleeping.

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Famous people named Ross

  • Ross J. Connelly, former Executive Vice President and COO of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation
  • Ross Cuthbert, Canadian writer, lawyer and politician
  • Ross H. Arnett Jr., Ross Harold Arnett Jr
  • Ross Thatcher, ninth Premier of Saskatchewan, Canada, serving
  • Ross Burge, New Zealand musician
  • Ross MacDonald, Canadian sailor
  • Ross Alexander, American stage and film actor
  • Ross Whicher, Canadian politician and businessman
  • Ross Meurant, New Zealand public figure
  • Ross Thomas, American writer of crime fiction
  • Ross McCloud, California pioneer and early settler
  • Ross Stretton, Australian ballet dancer and artistic director
  • Ross Fitzpatrick, Canadian Senator representing the Senatorial district of Okanagan-Similkameen
  • Ross Renton, is originally from Scotland
  • Ross McManus, English musician and trumpet player of Irish descent
  • Ross Freeman, American electrical engineer and inventor
  • Ross Clarke-Jones, Australian big wave surfer
  • Ross McPherson, field hockey goalkeeper from New Zealand
  • Ross Gillespie, former field hockey player from New Zealand
  • Ross Winans, American inventor, mechanic
  • Ross Powless, Mohawk lacrosse player
  • Ross Clifford, Australian Baptist theologian
  • Ross Beach, musician, songwriter and record producer living
  • Ross Bentley, performance coach, race car driver
  • Ross Ellis, politician and a military man from Alberta, Canada
  • Ross Masood, Vice-Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University starting
  • Ross Butler, farmer, photographer, songwriter, livestock judge, cattle and poultry breeder
  • Ross Parmenter, Canadian music critic, editor
  • Ross Porter, American sportscaster
  • Ross Edwards, Australian composer of a wide variety of music including orchestral and chamber music
  • Ross Cullum, British composer, record producer, songwriter
  • Ross Ormiston, in New Plymouth
  • Ross Halfin, British rock and roll photographer
  • Ross Rutledge, former field hockey player
  • Ross Greenwood, Australian financial analyst and journalist
  • Ross Symonds, Australian former news presenter and reporter
  • Ross Rowland, Ross E. Rowland, Jr
  • Ross Warneke, Australian journalist and broadcaster in Melbourne
  • Ross Dunkerton, Australian rally driver
  • Ross Mitchell, American radio news anchor and voice-over artist
  • Ross Lee Finney, American composer born in Wells
  • Ross Greenburg, was president of HBO Sports from 2000 to 2011
  • Ross Katz, American film producer
  • Ross Anderson, FIS World Cup/professional alpine skier as well as Native American speed skier
  • Ross Cheever, American race car driver and is the younger brother of former Formula One driver and Indianapolis 500 champion Eddie Cheever
  • Ross Munnelly, Irish sportsperson from County Laois
  • Ross J. Anderson, scientist
  • Ross Overbeek, American computer scientist with a long tenure at the Argonne National Laboratory
  • Ross Granville Harrison, American biologist and anatomist credited as the first to successfully grow artificial tissue culture
  • Ross MacMahon, was ordained to the priesthood in 1727
  • Ross Powers, American world champion halfpipe snowboarder
  • Ross Perot, American business magnate and former politician
  • Ross McElwee, American documentary filmmaker
  • Ross McWhirter, was, with his twin brother, Norris

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