Cross vs Hero

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 #2,338 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender, protector, warrior"

Origin: Greek

Greek English American

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Cross Rank #2,439

Hero Rank #2,338

Hero is more popular, ranked #2338 vs #2439 for Cross.

Is Cross or Hero more popular?

Hero is more popular, ranked #2338 compared to Cross at #2439 in the United States.

What do Cross and Hero mean?

Cross means "crossroads, cross" (Old English/Norse origin). Hero means "defender, protector, warrior" (Greek origin).

Are Cross and Hero boy or girl names?

Cross is primarily a boy name. Hero is primarily a boy name.