Cross vs Herbert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cross

Boy #2,439 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"crossroads, cross"

Origin: Old English/Norse

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Boy #2,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright army, famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

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Cross Rank #2,439

Herbert Rank #2,474

Cross is more popular, ranked #2439 vs #2474 for Herbert.

Is Cross or Herbert more popular?

Cross is more popular, ranked #2439 compared to Herbert at #2474 in the United States.

What do Cross and Herbert mean?

Cross means "crossroads, cross" (Old English/Norse origin). Herbert means "bright army, famous warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Cross and Herbert boy or girl names?

Cross is primarily a boy name. Herbert is primarily a boy name.