Ness
- Pronunciation
- [Ness]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- From The Headland
- Origin
- Scottish
Ness Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 88 baby boys have been named Ness. The name peaked in 2018 with 13 US births that year (rank #6588). In 2024, ranked #13598 nationally — 7,010 places below its 2018 peak.
Other Scottish-Origin Names Like Ness
If you like Ness's Scottish origin, consider these related names: Abhainn, Abhainn, Aibne, Acair, Acaiseid, Achaius. Browse all Scottish names →
4-Letter Names Starting with N
Names with Ness's exact length and starting letter: Naal, Nada, Naia, Naim, Naji.
Quick Facts About Ness
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