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Ross Name Meaning and Origin

The Name Ross is a boy's name. The origin of the baby name Ross is Gaelic, Scottish, Old German, Old French with the meaning(s) depending on Gender/Origin being

Gaelic- Red-haired|Headland|Famous|From the peninsula.
Scottish
Old German
Gaelic
Scottish
Old French

Ross has the following similar or variant Names: Ros Rosse

Popularity
The name Ross, is the 66054^th most popular baby name at Mybaby-name.com placing it in the top 91% of names by popularity.

In the year year (2006), Ross was the 12803^rd most popular name, and is in the top 63% for the year.

In the year year (2007), Ross was the 16469^th most popular name, and is in the top 23% for the year.

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The following celebrities have the name Ross
Full Name	Occupation
Ross Alexander	Actor (1907-1937)

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Ross Name Meaning and Origin

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