Herbert vs Cross

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Herbert

Boy #2,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright army, famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #2,439 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"crossroads, cross"

Origin: Old English/Norse

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Herbert Rank #2,474

Cross Rank #2,439

Cross is more popular, ranked #2439 vs #2474 for Herbert.

Is Herbert or Cross more popular?

Cross is more popular, ranked #2439 compared to Herbert at #2474 in the United States.

What do Herbert and Cross mean?

Herbert means "bright army, famous warrior" (Germanic origin). Cross means "crossroads, cross" (Old English/Norse origin).

Are Herbert and Cross boy or girl names?

Herbert is primarily a boy name. Cross is primarily a boy name.