Cross

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Pronounced KROSS /ˈkrɔs/High

Meaning: The English word cross — long tied to the Christian cross — and an English surname, carried into first-name use. It reads overwhelmingly as a boy's name; used here for a girl, we flag the cross-sex lean. The Christian symbol is noted neutrally.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold one-beat word-name: Cross names the English word and the Christian cross (said 'KROSS'). Usually a boy's name — we note the lean.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningThe English word cross — long tied to the Christian cross — and an English surname, carried into first-name use. It reads overwhelmingly as a boy's name; used here for a girl, we flag the cross-sex lean. The Christian symbol is noted neutrally.

History & Origin

As a name Cross draws on the English word and surname, tied to the Christian cross; it is used far more often for boys, which we flag. We note the symbol neutrally — rare either way (said 'KROSS').

For girls it appears very rarely, against heavier boys' use. Rare, bold, and one-beat.

Did you know? Cross is the English word — long linked to the Christian cross — and a surname; it reads overwhelmingly as a boy's name, which we note honestly (said 'KROSS').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Cross — English word/surname; Christian cross; boy-leaning

Variations

KrossCrosseCros

Nicknames

CeeRossy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cross mean?

Cross is the English word cross, tied to the Christian cross, and a surname. We note the symbol neutrally.

How do you pronounce Cross?

It's said KROSS /ˈkrɔs/ — one syllable.

Is Cross a boy or girl name?

Cross is used for both, but far more often for boys — we note the lean.

How popular is Cross?

Cross is rare for girls in the U.S. and more common for boys.