Brantlee 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

Brantlee Rank #2,576
Cross Rank #2,439

Cross is more popular, ranked #2439 vs #2576 for Brantlee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brantlee ___

  • Brantlee James
  • Brantlee Lee
  • Brantlee Wayne
  • Brantlee Cole
  • Brantlee Scott
  • Brantlee Allen

Cross ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brantlee or Cross more popular?

Cross is more popular, ranked #2439 compared to Brantlee at #2576 in the United States.

What do Brantlee and Cross mean?

Brantlee means "firebrand meadow, sword clearing" (Old English brand + leah origin). Cross means "crossroads, cross" (Old English/Norse origin).

Are Brantlee and Cross boy or girl names?

Brantlee is primarily a boy name. Cross is primarily a boy name.

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