Croix

♀ Girl

Pronounced KROY /ˈkrɔɪ/Medium

Meaning: From the French croix, 'cross' — familiar from place-names like St. Croix. A short, single-syllable word-name; note the Christian symbol it names, held neutrally.Low

In 30 seconds: A short French word-name: Croix means 'cross' (said 'KROY'), as in St. Croix. Sleek and one-beat.

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Origin MediumFrench

MeaningFrom the French croix, 'cross' — familiar from place-names like St. Croix. A short, single-syllable word-name; note the Christian symbol it names, held neutrally.

U.S. rank (2024)#15756 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 16

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Croix is the French word for 'cross,' known from St. Croix; as a name it reads sleek and modern in one beat. We note the Christian symbol it names, held neutrally — rare in the U.S. (said 'KROY').

It appears only very rarely in the U.S. Rare, French, and one-beat.

Did you know? Croix is French for 'cross' — the word behind place-names like St. Croix — a sleek, single-syllable pick, which we note honestly (said 'KROY').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Croix — French 'croix' (cross); St. Croix

Variations

CroiKroixCroyx

Nicknames

RoiCee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Croix mean?

Croix is French for 'cross,' familiar from St. Croix. We note the Christian symbol it names, held neutrally.

How do you pronounce Croix?

It's said KROY /ˈkrɔɪ/ — one syllable.

Is Croix a boy or girl name?

Croix is used here as a girl's name; it also reads unisex.

How popular is Croix?

Croix is an extremely rare name in the U.S.