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Kross

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Pronounced KRAWS /ˈkrɔːs/High

Meaning: Kross is a respelling of Cross, an English word and surname (originally for someone who lived by a roadside or market cross). Used as a modern one-syllable given name; the K- spelling is stylistic. We state the origin plainly.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold one-beat name: Kross respells the word 'Cross' (said 'KRAWS'). Strong and rare.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningKross is a respelling of Cross, an English word and surname (originally for someone who lived by a roadside or market cross). Used as a modern one-syllable given name; the K- spelling is stylistic. We state the origin plainly.
U.S. rank (2024)#16517 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 42

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220192024

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

Kross is a respelling of Cross, an English word and surname for a dweller by a cross. As a given name it is a modern, punchy one-syllable pick, which we state plainly. Rare in the deepest tier (said 'KRAWS').

It appears only in the newest, deep tier of U.S. girls' names. Extremely rare and modern.

Did you know? Kross respells Cross — an English surname for someone who lived by a roadside or market cross. As a first name it lands bold and modern, which we state plainly (said 'KRAWS').
Overall data confidence 35%
References — Kross — Respelling of 'Cross' (word/surname)

Variations

CrossKrosKrosse

Nicknames

KroRossi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kross mean?

Kross respells Cross, an English surname for someone who lived by a roadside or market cross.

How do you pronounce Kross?

It's said KRAWS /ˈkrɔːs/ — one syllable.

Is Kross a boy or girl name?

Kross is used here as a girl's name; it reads fairly unisex.

How popular is Kross?

Kross is extremely rare and newly emerging.

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