Cross

Cross - A very unique male name

Cross appeared on the charts for the first time in 1997 on position #2254. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Cross and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Cross? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Cross. The baby boy name Cross was given to 29 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2120 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 50,562 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Cross peaked in popularity 28 years ago in 1998 on position 1797.

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Cross is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Cross is currently topping the baby name charts in Arkansas at position #502 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #1,501.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Cross is where you live.

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Cross origin and meaning

English word / surname name

The English word cross, from Latin crux via Old Norse and Old English — the Christian symbol and a roadside marker

Cross works both as an old surname — for someone living by a cross — and as a direct modern word name with Christian resonance. As a boys' given name it is recent, in the data since 1997, and at its highest point now, peaking in 2023. One syllable, unmistakable, and freighted with meaning for religious families.

Attested etymology

Cross is a 5 letter name with 1 syllables.

To see famous people named Cross, pop culture references for the name Cross and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Cross

We've found the following names that sound similar to Cross, sorted by popularity.

Craig / Chris / Cruz / Cyrus / Cris / Croix / Cruze / Chirag / Criss / Creek /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Cross

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Cross a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Cross?

1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

KRAWSS · /krɔːs/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1997, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

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Why parents choose it

A stark, faith-forward one-syllable name that behaves like a surname and reads like a statement.

Worth knowing

• In British English 'cross' also means angry — a joke he may meet abroad.