Gender: Male
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Red Haired, Headland, Red, Surname, Wood, Rose
Pronunciation: rahss, rɒs, R AA S
Popularity Rank: #1,909
Derived from the Old Scottish word 'ros', meaning 'headland' or 'promontory'. It is also a surname. Famous bearers include musician Diana Ross and actor Ross Lynch.
The name Ross is of Scottish origin and means Red Haired, Headland, Red, Surname, Wood, Rose, Having a Big Heart. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Ross is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, Mexico, and 85 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: rahss
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): rɒs
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: R AA S
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AA: Pronounce as in "father" (AA F TH ER)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Ross is recorded 34,526 times globally, ranking it as the 1,909th most common name worldwide.
Ross is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 14,827 occurrences, making it the 160th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Ross is found among 1 in every 37 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #160 | 1 : 37 |
| United States of America | #769 | 1 : 279 |
| Mexico | #718 | 1 : 382 |
| Ireland | #192 | 1 : 58 |
| Italy | #1,587 | 1 : 854 |
| South Africa | #1,806 | 1 : 2,097 |
| Canada | #527 | 1 : 336 |
| Peru | #1,051 | 1 : 1,076 |
| Malaysia | #2,109 | 1 : 3,242 |
| Bolivia | #803 | 1 : 689 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Ross from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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