Crosby vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Crosby

Boy #1,202 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"village of the cross, farm by the cross"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Crosby Rank #1,202

Gary Rank #1,133

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1202 for Crosby.

Is Crosby or Gary more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Crosby at #1202 in the United States.

What do Crosby and Gary mean?

Crosby means "village of the cross, farm by the cross" (Old Norse origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Crosby and Gary boy or girl names?

Crosby is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.