Cross vs Akira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cross

Boy #2,439 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"crossroads, cross"

Origin: Old English/Norse

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,515 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, luminous"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American International

✓ All Clear

Cross Rank #2,439

Akira Rank #2,515

Cross is more popular, ranked #2439 vs #2515 for Akira.

Is Cross or Akira more popular?

Cross is more popular, ranked #2439 compared to Akira at #2515 in the United States.

What do Cross and Akira mean?

Cross means "crossroads, cross" (Old English/Norse origin). Akira means "bright, clear, luminous" (Japanese origin).

Are Cross and Akira boy or girl names?

Cross is primarily a boy name. Akira is primarily a boy name.