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John-Ross

Quick answerJohn-Ross is a compound given name combining "John" (from Hebrew Yohanan, meaning "God is gracious") and "Ross" (from Scottish Gaelic ros, meaning "promontory" or "headland," or from the Old Norse personal name Hróarr).

Hebrew and Scottish Gaelic · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#5,649
TrendStable
Peak year1996
Syllables2
OriginHebrew and Scottish Gaelic
LanguageEnglish
CultureScottish and English-speaking
Numerology1 Chaldean 33
Global rank#5,649

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name John-Ross

John-Ross is a compound given name combining "John" (from Hebrew Yohanan, meaning "God is gracious") and "Ross" (from Scottish Gaelic ros, meaning "promontory" or "headland," or from the Old Norse personal name Hróarr).

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Etymology

John-Ross is a compound given name combining "John" (from Hebrew Yohanan, meaning "God is gracious") and "Ross" (from Scottish Gaelic ros, meaning "promontory" or "headland," or from the Old Norse personal name Hróarr). The name has been primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Scotland and North America, where hyphenated given names became more common in the 19th and 20th centuries; notable bearers include Scottish-born explorer John Ross and various descendants who retained the compound form as a family tradition.

John-Ross currently ranks #5,649 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1996.

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