Bowden vs Cross

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cross

Boy #2,439 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"crossroads, cross"

Origin: Old English/Norse

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,439
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cro, Cry, Crie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Bowden Rank #2,595
Cross Rank #2,439

Cross is more popular, ranked #2439 vs #2595 for Bowden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bowden ___

  • Bowden James
  • Bowden Lee
  • Bowden Cole
  • Bowden Grey
  • Bowden Thomas
  • Bowden Reid

Cross ___

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bowden or Cross more popular?

Cross is more popular, ranked #2439 compared to Bowden at #2595 in the United States.

What do Bowden and Cross mean?

Bowden means "place at the bow-shaped hill" (Old English origin). Cross means "crossroads, cross" (Old English/Norse origin).

Are Bowden and Cross boy or girl names?

Bowden is primarily a boy name. Cross is primarily a boy name.

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