Ross Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ross Name at a Glance

Name	Ross
Meaning	Promontory. From the peninsula. A Scottish place name and surname.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Ross Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ross means “Promontory. From the peninsula. A Scottish place name and surname”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Ross Name Origin

Our database records Ross under Scottish origin. Browse more Scottish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Ross a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Ross is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Ross

When considering Ross for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.