Broderick vs Cross

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Broderick

Boy #2,392 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Roderick"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish English American

8 High Risk

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Boy #2,439 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"crossroads, cross"

Origin: Old English/Norse

English American

✓ All Clear

Broderick Rank #2,392

Cross Rank #2,439

Broderick is more popular, ranked #2392 vs #2439 for Cross.

Is Broderick or Cross more popular?

Broderick is more popular, ranked #2392 compared to Cross at #2439 in the United States.

What do Broderick and Cross mean?

Broderick means "son of Roderick" (Welsh origin). Cross means "crossroads, cross" (Old English/Norse origin).

Are Broderick and Cross boy or girl names?

Broderick is primarily a boy name. Cross is primarily a boy name.