Cross vs Arlin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cross

Boy #2,439 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"crossroads, cross"

Origin: Old English/Norse

English American

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Boy #2,419 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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Cross Rank #2,439

Arlin Rank #2,419

Arlin is more popular, ranked #2419 vs #2439 for Cross.

Is Cross or Arlin more popular?

Arlin is more popular, ranked #2419 compared to Cross at #2439 in the United States.

What do Cross and Arlin mean?

Cross means "crossroads, cross" (Old English/Norse origin). Arlin means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cross and Arlin boy or girl names?

Cross is primarily a boy name. Arlin is primarily a boy name.