Crosby vs Bernard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Crosby

Boy #1,202 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"village of the cross, farm by the cross"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,202
Total SSA Count
170
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Bernard

Boy #1,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave bear, strong as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French German European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,320
Total SSA Count
147
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Crosby Rank #1,202
Bernard Rank #1,320

Crosby is more popular, ranked #1202 vs #1320 for Bernard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crosby or Bernard more popular?

Crosby is more popular, ranked #1202 compared to Bernard at #1320 in the United States.

What do Crosby and Bernard mean?

Crosby means "village of the cross, farm by the cross" (Old Norse origin). Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Crosby and Bernard boy or girl names?

Crosby is primarily a boy name. Bernard is primarily a boy name.

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