Cross vs Williams

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 #2,530 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American Welsh

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Cross Rank #2,439

Williams Rank #2,530

Cross is more popular, ranked #2439 vs #2530 for Williams.

Is Cross or Williams more popular?

Cross is more popular, ranked #2439 compared to Williams at #2530 in the United States.

What do Cross and Williams mean?

Cross means "crossroads, cross" (Old English/Norse origin). Williams means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Cross and Williams boy or girl names?

Cross is primarily a boy name. Williams is primarily a boy name.