Cross vs Usher

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 #2,306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"doorkeeper, one who ushers"

Origin: Old French

English American African-American

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Cross Rank #2,439

Usher Rank #2,306

Usher is more popular, ranked #2306 vs #2439 for Cross.

Is Cross or Usher more popular?

Usher is more popular, ranked #2306 compared to Cross at #2439 in the United States.

What do Cross and Usher mean?

Cross means "crossroads, cross" (Old English/Norse origin). Usher means "doorkeeper, one who ushers" (Old French origin).

Are Cross and Usher boy or girl names?

Cross is primarily a boy name. Usher is primarily a boy name.