Upland, peninsula, or promontory
Derived from a Scottish and English surname, it originally referred to someone living on a headland or peninsula. It is also associated with the Gaelic word 'ros' meaning a meadow or moorland. The name gained significant pop-culture recognition in the 1990s but has since become a rare choice for newborns.
About 122 boys were named Ross in 2025.
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The same feel as Ross — far less common.
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