Cross vs Nolen

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 #2,347 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"champion, famous one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Cross Rank #2,439

Nolen Rank #2,347

Nolen is more popular, ranked #2347 vs #2439 for Cross.

Is Cross or Nolen more popular?

Nolen is more popular, ranked #2347 compared to Cross at #2439 in the United States.

What do Cross and Nolen mean?

Cross means "crossroads, cross" (Old English/Norse origin). Nolen means "champion, famous one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cross and Nolen boy or girl names?

Cross is primarily a boy name. Nolen is primarily a boy name.