Cross vs Octavian

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 #2,263 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"eighth"

Origin: Latin

Roman English Romanian Italian Classical

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Cross Rank #2,439

Octavian Rank #2,263

Octavian is more popular, ranked #2263 vs #2439 for Cross.

Is Cross or Octavian more popular?

Octavian is more popular, ranked #2263 compared to Cross at #2439 in the United States.

What do Cross and Octavian mean?

Cross means "crossroads, cross" (Old English/Norse origin). Octavian means "eighth" (Latin origin).

Are Cross and Octavian boy or girl names?

Cross is primarily a boy name. Octavian is primarily a boy name.