Ross

Ross Meaning & Origin

About Ross
The name Ross is of Scottish origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Gaelic word "ros" which means "promontory" or "headland." It can also be associated with the Old Norse word "hross" meaning "horse." Ross is a strong and masculine name that is often associated with qualities such as bravery, leadership, and loyalty.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Ross are male.

Ross Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -3.25% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RS
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AA1 S
🌐 IPA
/rɔs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ross in Braille

Here's how to represent Ross in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Ross in braille

How to Spell the Name Ross in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Ross using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Ross in sign language

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