Meaning & Origin
An English and Scottish habitational surname from Scottish Gaelic derived from any of several places of that name, from Scottish Gaelic ros (“headland”).
Ross is a boy's and girl's baby name of Scottish Gaelic origin, from the Gaelic ros, meaning 'headland' or 'promontory.' It originated as a Scottish clan name tied to the Ross region in the Highlands before transitioning to a first name.
Ross has a clean, confident sound that is never flashy but always dependable. The character Ross Geller from Friends kept the name in the cultural conversation through the 1990s, adding a warmly nerdy appeal to its already sturdy profile.