Barron vs Crosby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barron

Boy #1,016 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young warrior, free man"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,016
Total SSA Count
219
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Barry, Ron

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Crosby

Boy #1,202 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"village of the cross, farm by the cross"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,202
Total SSA Count
170
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cros, Crozz

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Popularity Comparison

Barron Rank #1,016
Crosby Rank #1,202

Barron is more popular, ranked #1016 vs #1202 for Crosby.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barron ___

  • Barron James
  • Barron William
  • Barron Alexander
  • Barron Michael
  • Barron Thomas
  • Barron Edward

Crosby ___

  • Crosby James
  • Crosby Lee
  • Crosby Thomas
  • Crosby Lane
  • Crosby Reid
  • Crosby Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Crosby

Beckett Hadley Sutton Emerson Fletcher

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barron or Crosby more popular?

Barron is more popular, ranked #1016 compared to Crosby at #1202 in the United States.

What do Barron and Crosby mean?

Barron means "young warrior, free man" (Germanic origin). Crosby means "village of the cross, farm by the cross" (Old Norse origin).

Are Barron and Crosby boy or girl names?

Barron is primarily a boy name. Crosby is primarily a boy name.

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