Tyr vs Cross

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tyr

Boy #2,501 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"god of war, justice, and single combat"

Origin: Old Norse

Norse/Scandinavian Germanic American

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Boy #2,439 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"crossroads, cross"

Origin: Old English/Norse

English American

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Tyr Rank #2,501

Cross Rank #2,439

Cross is more popular, ranked #2439 vs #2501 for Tyr.

Is Tyr or Cross more popular?

Cross is more popular, ranked #2439 compared to Tyr at #2501 in the United States.

What do Tyr and Cross mean?

Tyr means "god of war, justice, and single combat" (Old Norse origin). Cross means "crossroads, cross" (Old English/Norse origin).

Are Tyr and Cross boy or girl names?

Tyr is primarily a boy name. Cross is primarily a boy name.