Cross vs Elder

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 #2,412 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"older, senior in wisdom"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Cross Rank #2,439

Elder Rank #2,412

Elder is more popular, ranked #2412 vs #2439 for Cross.

Is Cross or Elder more popular?

Elder is more popular, ranked #2412 compared to Cross at #2439 in the United States.

What do Cross and Elder mean?

Cross means "crossroads, cross" (Old English/Norse origin). Elder means "older, senior in wisdom" (Old English origin).

Are Cross and Elder boy or girl names?

Cross is primarily a boy name. Elder is primarily a boy name.