Cross vs Bowden

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 #2,595 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"place at the bow-shaped hill"

Origin: Old English

English Scottish American

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Cross Rank #2,439

Bowden Rank #2,595

Cross is more popular, ranked #2439 vs #2595 for Bowden.

Is Cross or Bowden more popular?

Cross is more popular, ranked #2439 compared to Bowden at #2595 in the United States.

What do Cross and Bowden mean?

Cross means "crossroads, cross" (Old English/Norse origin). Bowden means "place at the bow-shaped hill" (Old English origin).

Are Cross and Bowden boy or girl names?

Cross is primarily a boy name. Bowden is primarily a boy name.