Cross vs Broderick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cross

Boy #2,439 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"crossroads, cross"

Origin: Old English/Norse

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,392 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Roderick"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish English American

8 High Risk

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Cross Rank #2,439

Broderick Rank #2,392

Broderick is more popular, ranked #2392 vs #2439 for Cross.

Is Cross or Broderick more popular?

Broderick is more popular, ranked #2392 compared to Cross at #2439 in the United States.

What do Cross and Broderick mean?

Cross means "crossroads, cross" (Old English/Norse origin). Broderick means "son of Roderick" (Welsh origin).

Are Cross and Broderick boy or girl names?

Cross is primarily a boy name. Broderick is primarily a boy name.