Croix vs Marius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Croix

Boy #2,561 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"cross, the cross of Christ"

Origin: French via Latin

Cultural Roots

French French Canadian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,561
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cro, Cry, Crie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Croix Rank #2,561
Marius Rank #2,422

Marius is more popular, ranked #2422 vs #2561 for Croix.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Croix ___

  • Croix James
  • Croix Louis
  • Croix Henri
  • Croix Alexander
  • Croix Emmanuel
  • Croix David

Marius ___

  • Marius Alexandre
  • Marius Stefan
  • Marius Jean
  • Marius Felix
  • Marius Emile
  • Marius Lucian

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Croix

Cruz Blaise Xavier Felix Remy

If you choose Marius

Cécile Cosette Felix Adrian Valeria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Croix or Marius more popular?

Marius is more popular, ranked #2422 compared to Croix at #2561 in the United States.

What do Croix and Marius mean?

Croix means "cross, the cross of Christ" (French via Latin origin). Marius means "male, virile" (Latin origin).

Are Croix and Marius boy or girl names?

Croix is primarily a boy name. Marius is primarily a boy name.

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