Cross vs Lynx

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cross

Boy #2,439 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"crossroads, cross"

Origin: Old English/Norse

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the shining one"

Origin: Greek

American English

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Cross Rank #2,439

Lynx Rank #2,264

Lynx is more popular, ranked #2264 vs #2439 for Cross.

Is Cross or Lynx more popular?

Lynx is more popular, ranked #2264 compared to Cross at #2439 in the United States.

What do Cross and Lynx mean?

Cross means "crossroads, cross" (Old English/Norse origin). Lynx means "the shining one" (Greek origin).

Are Cross and Lynx boy or girl names?

Cross is primarily a boy name. Lynx is primarily a boy name.