Reef vs Cross

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reef

Boy #2,557 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ridge of rock or coral beneath the sea"

Origin: English

Australian 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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Reef Rank #2,557

Cross Rank #2,439

Cross is more popular, ranked #2439 vs #2557 for Reef.

Is Reef or Cross more popular?

Cross is more popular, ranked #2439 compared to Reef at #2557 in the United States.

What do Reef and Cross mean?

Reef means "ridge of rock or coral beneath the sea" (English origin). Cross means "crossroads, cross" (Old English/Norse origin).

Are Reef and Cross boy or girl names?

Reef is primarily a boy name. Cross is primarily a boy name.