Hardy vs Cross

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hardy

Boy #2,583 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bold, brave, daring"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #2,439 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"crossroads, cross"

Origin: Old English/Norse

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Hardy Rank #2,583

Cross Rank #2,439

Cross is more popular, ranked #2439 vs #2583 for Hardy.

Is Hardy or Cross more popular?

Cross is more popular, ranked #2439 compared to Hardy at #2583 in the United States.

What do Hardy and Cross mean?

Hardy means "bold, brave, daring" (Old French origin). Cross means "crossroads, cross" (Old English/Norse origin).

Are Hardy and Cross boy or girl names?

Hardy is primarily a boy name. Cross is primarily a boy name.