Gender Neutral
Voss
VOSS
Rare & Uncommon → Stable
✦ Meaning
“Scandinavian surname from Old Norse 'voss' (water inlet, small bay), representing maritime heritage and nature connection.”
Popularity Over Time
Voss is not currently in the US top 1000.
Origin
Old NorseScandinavian
Syllables
1
Style
StrongMinimalNatureElegant
Famous Bearers
- Voss (various Nordic families)
- Voss Fjord (geographical)
Cross-Cultural Notes
Norse origin with cross-cultural appeal
People Also Ask
Scandinavian surname from Old Norse 'voss' (water inlet, small bay), representing maritime heritage and nature connection.
Voss is not currently in the US top 1000, making it a genuinely rare choice. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.
Voss works beautifully as a full name and does not lend itself to an obvious short form. Most parents see that as a feature.
Names that pair beautifully with Voss include Soren, Lars, Kaia.