Sibling names for Ross
Names that sound like they belong in the same family as Ross usually share its era. These sister and brother names rose and fell on a similar curve to Ross, whose busiest decade was the 1980s, and are about as common, so neither child's name will feel dated or unusual next to the other.
Sister names for Ross
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathryn | #729 | 2,168 | 1950s | |
| Nina | #324 | 4,856 | 1980s | |
| Corinne | from Corinna; probably "maiden" | #999 | 1,204 | 1990s |
| Lorena | #1,293 | 883 | 1990s | |
| Antonia | feminine of Antonius | #1,279 | 1,035 | 1990s |
| Malinda | #2,881 | 308 | 1970s | |
| Myra | #663 | 2,438 | 1950s | |
| Katie | #646 | 2,687 | 1980s | |
| Ellen | #1,062 | 1,259 | 1950s | |
| Martina | #1,371 | 841 | 1980s |
Brother names for Ross
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton | hill settlement (place name) | #1,732 | 535 | 1980s |
| Martin | of Mars | #335 | 5,477 | 1950s |
| Byron | at the cattle sheds | #981 | 1,402 | 1960s |
| Nelson | son of Neil (or Nell) | #825 | 1,607 | 1950s |
| Frederick | peaceful ruler | #435 | 3,348 | 1950s |
| Stuart | "steward" | #2,534 | 251 | 1950s |
| Marshall | horse servant; later a high officer | #340 | 4,332 | 1950s |
| Neil | #851 | 1,563 | 1950s | |
| Maurice | Moorish, dark-skinned | #1,020 | 1,205 | 1920s |
| Lee | meadow, clearing (English surname) | #727 | 1,870 | 1950s |
Ross's era
Ross ranked #1,465 for boys in 2025, against #1,165 in 2015. Its best year was 1889, at #122. Names that rose and fell with it share its period feel, which keeps the set consistent.
Timeless names that go with any sibling
These names have been used steadily for a hundred years, so they sit comfortably next to a name from any era, Ross included.
Girls: Elizabeth, Maria, Lydia, Cecilia, Julia, Miriam. Boys: Samuel, Anthony, Wesley, Vincent, Calvin, Victor.
Same era, but close to Ross
These names follow Ross's curve too, but we left them out above because they share a first letter or an ending with Ross. Some parents like that echo; if you do, start here.
- Rosanna same first letter as Ross
How these were chosen
Each suggestion's share of US babies has followed a curve close to Ross's since 1880, and its recent number of babies is within about twelve times Ross's, so the names are in the same league. Names starting with the same letter as Ross or with the same ending are left out, so the names go together without matching. Spellings of Ross itself are excluded.