Amaris vs Cross

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amaris

Girl #859 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"promised by God, given by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Spanish Hebrew African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#859
Total SSA Count
313
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, Mari, Ris

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Amaris Rank #859
Cross Rank #2,439

Amaris is more popular, ranked #859 vs #2439 for Cross.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amaris ___

  • Amaris Grace
  • Amaris Rose
  • Amaris Joy
  • Amaris Faith
  • Amaris Nicole
  • Amaris Jade

Cross ___

  • Cross James
  • Cross William
  • Cross Alexander
  • Cross David
  • Cross River
  • Cross Reed

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amaris

Amara Azalea Anais Ezra Elias

If you choose Cross

Knox Stone Ridge Gauge Steel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amaris or Cross more popular?

Amaris is more popular, ranked #859 compared to Cross at #2439 in the United States.

What do Amaris and Cross mean?

Amaris means "promised by God, given by God" (Hebrew origin). Cross means "crossroads, cross" (Old English/Norse origin).

Are Amaris and Cross boy or girl names?

Amaris is primarily a girl name. Cross is primarily a boy name.

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