Alder vs Kross

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alder

Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

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Boy #1,317 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cross, crossroads"

Origin: Old Norse/Latin

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Alder Rank #1,424

Kross Rank #1,317

Kross is more popular, ranked #1317 vs #1424 for Alder.

Is Alder or Kross more popular?

Kross is more popular, ranked #1317 compared to Alder at #1424 in the United States.

What do Alder and Kross mean?

Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin). Kross means "cross, crossroads" (Old Norse/Latin origin).

Are Alder and Kross boy or girl names?

Alder is primarily a boy name. Kross is primarily a boy name.