Brooklyn vs Cross

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brooklyn

Boy #2,288 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"Broken land, marshy area"

Origin: Dutch Breuckelen

American English

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Boy #2,439 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"crossroads, cross"

Origin: Old English/Norse

English American

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Brooklyn Rank #2,288

Cross Rank #2,439

Brooklyn is more popular, ranked #2288 vs #2439 for Cross.

Is Brooklyn or Cross more popular?

Brooklyn is more popular, ranked #2288 compared to Cross at #2439 in the United States.

What do Brooklyn and Cross mean?

Brooklyn means "Broken land, marshy area" (Dutch Breuckelen origin). Cross means "crossroads, cross" (Old English/Norse origin).

Are Brooklyn and Cross boy or girl names?

Brooklyn is primarily a boy name. Cross is primarily a boy name.