Cross vs Cy

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 #2,349 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sun, shepherd"

Origin: Old Persian (via Cyrus)

American Western Persian

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Cross Rank #2,439

Cy Rank #2,349

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 vs #2439 for Cross.

Is Cross or Cy more popular?

Cy is more popular, ranked #2349 compared to Cross at #2439 in the United States.

What do Cross and Cy mean?

Cross means "crossroads, cross" (Old English/Norse origin). Cy means "sun, shepherd" (Old Persian (via Cyrus) origin).

Are Cross and Cy boy or girl names?

Cross is primarily a boy name. Cy is primarily a boy name.