Cross vs Rye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cross

Boy #2,439 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"crossroads, cross"

Origin: Old English/Norse

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,432 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rye grain"

Origin: Old English

English American Australian

✓ All Clear

Cross Rank #2,439

Rye Rank #2,432

Rye is more popular, ranked #2432 vs #2439 for Cross.

Is Cross or Rye more popular?

Rye is more popular, ranked #2432 compared to Cross at #2439 in the United States.

What do Cross and Rye mean?

Cross means "crossroads, cross" (Old English/Norse origin). Rye means "rye grain" (Old English origin).

Are Cross and Rye boy or girl names?

Cross is primarily a boy name. Rye is primarily a boy name.