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Croix

♂ Boy

Pronounced KROYKS /ˈkrɔɪks/Medium

Meaning: crossMedium

In 30 seconds: Croix is a French word-name meaning 'cross'.
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Origin MediumFrench
Meaningcross
U.S. rank (2025)#2334 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births59 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,179

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919872025

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 French and means 'cross'. It is used as a given name drawn directly from the everyday French word. That gives it a clear, single-word meaning with religious overtones.

Pronounced with the soft French ending, it has a sleek, modern look as a first name. It works largely on the strength of that one vivid word.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Croix is 'Holy Cross', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Croix — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSVEtymology — Croix — meaning/etymology

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Croix mean?

Croix is usually explained as meaning 'Holy Cross' and is most often linked with Obscure tradition.

How do you pronounce Croix?

It's commonly said KROYKS /ˈkrɔɪks/.

Is Croix a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Croix is used as a boy name.

How popular is Croix?

In 2024, Croix ranked #2559 in the U.S. for boys, with 52 births recorded.

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