Ross
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Popularity
#1359
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
Scottish
Total Births
82,174
Peak Year
#1,898 in 1985
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A Scottish name derived from a place name meaning 'promontory' or 'peninsula'.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Ross Perot
American businessman and politician
Ross Lynch
American singer, songwriter, and actor
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