Elder vs Cross

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elder

Boy #2,412 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"older, senior in wisdom"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #2,439 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"crossroads, cross"

Origin: Old English/Norse

English American

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Elder Rank #2,412

Cross Rank #2,439

Elder is more popular, ranked #2412 vs #2439 for Cross.

Is Elder or Cross more popular?

Elder is more popular, ranked #2412 compared to Cross at #2439 in the United States.

What do Elder and Cross mean?

Elder means "older, senior in wisdom" (Old English origin). Cross means "crossroads, cross" (Old English/Norse origin).

Are Elder and Cross boy or girl names?

Elder is primarily a boy name. Cross is primarily a boy name.