Bowman vs Cross

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bowman

Boy #2,526 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"archer, bow-wielder"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #2,439 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"crossroads, cross"

Origin: Old English/Norse

English American

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Bowman Rank #2,526

Cross Rank #2,439

Cross is more popular, ranked #2439 vs #2526 for Bowman.

Is Bowman or Cross more popular?

Cross is more popular, ranked #2439 compared to Bowman at #2526 in the United States.

What do Bowman and Cross mean?

Bowman means "archer, bow-wielder" (Old English origin). Cross means "crossroads, cross" (Old English/Norse origin).

Are Bowman and Cross boy or girl names?

Bowman is primarily a boy name. Cross is primarily a boy name.