Cross vs Marquise

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 #2,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"nobleman, marquess, border guardian"

Origin: French

French African American English

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Cross Rank #2,439

Marquise Rank #2,339

Marquise is more popular, ranked #2339 vs #2439 for Cross.

Is Cross or Marquise more popular?

Marquise is more popular, ranked #2339 compared to Cross at #2439 in the United States.

What do Cross and Marquise mean?

Cross means "crossroads, cross" (Old English/Norse origin). Marquise means "nobleman, marquess, border guardian" (French origin).

Are Cross and Marquise boy or girl names?

Cross is primarily a boy name. Marquise is primarily a boy name.