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Kross

♂ Boy

Pronounced KROS /krɒs/Low

Meaning: The cross, crossroadsLow

In 30 seconds: Kross is a creative K-spelling of Cross, meaning the crossroads or the cross. As a name it evokes both the Christian cross and the idea of a crossroads — a place of meeting, decision, and destiny.
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Origin LowEnglish, Latin
MeaningThe cross, crossroads
U.S. rank (2025)#1150 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births184 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,557

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219972025

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 creative variant of Cross, from the Old Norse kross meaning cross, from Latin crux. As a given name Cross/Kross has grown in the United States, particularly after Kourtney Kardashian named her son Mason Dash Disick, with Kross associated with Tyga and Blac Chyna's son.

Kross is associated with rapper Tyga and Blac Chyna's son King Cairo's nickname, bringing it pop culture visibility. Its one-syllable punch gives it maximum impact.

Did you know? The crossroads has mythological power across cultures — in African American folklore Robert Johnson allegedly sold his soul at a crossroads; in Greek mythology Oedipus met his fate at a crossroads. Kross carries this sense of a decisive, fateful meeting point.
Overall data confidence 60%
Behind the Name: Cross

Variations

CrossKros

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does Kross mean?

Kross means cross or crossroads, from the Old Norse kross and Latin crux.

Is Kross a real name?

Kross is a modern creative variant of Cross used as a given name.

How do you pronounce Kross?

Kross is pronounced KROS, a single syllable.

What names are similar to Kross?

Similar bold names include Cruz, Kruz, and Bronx.

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