Cross vs Braiden

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 #2,400 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"salmon, descendant of the salmon"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Cross Rank #2,439

Braiden Rank #2,400

Braiden is more popular, ranked #2400 vs #2439 for Cross.

Is Cross or Braiden more popular?

Braiden is more popular, ranked #2400 compared to Cross at #2439 in the United States.

What do Cross and Braiden mean?

Cross means "crossroads, cross" (Old English/Norse origin). Braiden means "salmon, descendant of the salmon" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cross and Braiden boy or girl names?

Cross is primarily a boy name. Braiden is primarily a boy name.