Lynx vs Cross

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lynx

Boy #2,264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the shining one"

Origin: Greek

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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Lynx Rank #2,264

Cross Rank #2,439

Lynx is more popular, ranked #2264 vs #2439 for Cross.

Is Lynx or Cross more popular?

Lynx is more popular, ranked #2264 compared to Cross at #2439 in the United States.

What do Lynx and Cross mean?

Lynx means "the shining one" (Greek origin). Cross means "crossroads, cross" (Old English/Norse origin).

Are Lynx and Cross boy or girl names?

Lynx is primarily a boy name. Cross is primarily a boy name.