Cross vs Rivers

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 #2,516 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who lives by rivers"

Origin: Old French/English

American English

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Cross Rank #2,439

Rivers Rank #2,516

Cross is more popular, ranked #2439 vs #2516 for Rivers.

Is Cross or Rivers more popular?

Cross is more popular, ranked #2439 compared to Rivers at #2516 in the United States.

What do Cross and Rivers mean?

Cross means "crossroads, cross" (Old English/Norse origin). Rivers means "one who lives by rivers" (Old French/English origin).

Are Cross and Rivers boy or girl names?

Cross is primarily a boy name. Rivers is primarily a boy name.