Hosea vs Cross

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hosea

Boy #2,351 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God saves"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian American African-American

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Boy #2,439 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"crossroads, cross"

Origin: Old English/Norse

English American

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Hosea Rank #2,351

Cross Rank #2,439

Hosea is more popular, ranked #2351 vs #2439 for Cross.

Is Hosea or Cross more popular?

Hosea is more popular, ranked #2351 compared to Cross at #2439 in the United States.

What do Hosea and Cross mean?

Hosea means "God saves" (Hebrew origin). Cross means "crossroads, cross" (Old English/Norse origin).

Are Hosea and Cross boy or girl names?

Hosea is primarily a boy name. Cross is primarily a boy name.