Ross (name)

Ross
GenderMale
Language(s)Gaelic
Origin
Word/nameScotland
MeaningPromontory or Headland
Other names
Related names
  • Joss
  • Moss
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Ross is an English-language name derived from Gaelic, most commonly used in Scotland. It is also the name of a county in the highland area (Ross and Cromarty). It can be used as a given name, typically for males, but is also a typical family name for people of Scottish descent (Clan Ross). Derived from the Gaelic for a "promontory" or "headland".


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  • Ogden J. Ross (1893–1968), New York politician, World War II U.S. Army general
  • Olivia Ross (born 1992), British-French actress

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People with the given name

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  • Ross Bagdasarian, Sr. (1919–1972), creator of Alvin and the Chipmunks
  • Ross Bagdasarian, Jr. (born 1949), his son, who continues the Chipmunk media effort
  • Ross Barkley (born 1993), English footballer
  • Ross Barnett (1898–1987), U.S. politician
  • Ross Barnes (1850–1915), one of the stars of baseball's National Association (1871–1875) and the early National League (1876–1881)
  • Ross Bass (1918–1993), American florist, postmaster, Congressman, and United States Senator from Tennessee
  • Ross Beever (1946–2010), New Zealand geneticist and mycologist
  • Ross Bell (1929–2019), American entomologist
  • Ross Benson (1948–2005), Scottish journalist and gossip columnist
  • Ross Bentley (born 1956), Canadian racing driver
  • Ross Blacklock (born 1998), American football player
  • Ross Bleckner (born 1949), American artist
  • Ross Boggs (1938–2025), American politician
  • Ross Brawn (born 1954), English former motorsport engineer and Formula One team principal
  • Ross Browner (1954–2022), American football player
  • Ross Butler (actor) (born 1990), American actor

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  • Ross Filler, known as Remedy (born 1972), American rapper
  • Ross Flitney (born 1984), English footballer
  • Ross Friedman (born 1992), American Major League Soccer player

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  • Ross Hart (born 1960), Canadian-American professional wrestler and promoter
  • Ross Hornby, Canadian lawyer and diplomat
  • Ross Hull (born 1975), Canadian actor and meteorologist

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  • Ross Noble (born 1976), English comedian and actor

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  • Ross Rawlings, American pianist, composer, conductor, and music director
  • Ross Rebagliati (born 1971), Canadian snowboarder and Olympic gold medalist
  • Ross Rowe (born 1977), American rapper, podcaster, producer and entrepreneur

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