Voss is of Norwegian origin, derived from Old Norse 'Hross', meaning 'horse'. It was originally a nickname given to someone who was swift or energetic, like a horse. The name gained popularity in Norway and subsequently spread to other parts of Scandinavia. Today, Voss is primarily used as a surname but can also be found as a given name, particularly in Scandinavian countries.
The name Voss had an average of about 7 births per year between 2014 and 2020, with a slight decrease to around 5 births per year in the last two recorded years.