Ross - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Ross \r(o)-

, also used as boy's name Ross, is of Scottish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "headland, cape". A place name in Scotland. May also be derived from the Gaelic word for "red".

Ross has 1 variant form: Rosse.

For more information, see also the related name Roseanne.

Baby names that sound like Ross are Rosa, Rose, Ros and Rosy.

Ross is an uncommon first name for women but a very common last name for both men and women (#80 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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