Crosby vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Crosby Rank #1,202
Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #1202 for Crosby.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Crosby ___

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

Emma ___

  • Emma Rose
  • Emma Grace
  • Emma Jane
  • Emma Louise
  • Emma Kate
  • Emma Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Crosby

Beckett Hadley Sutton Emerson Fletcher

If you choose Emma

Olivia Charlotte Liam Henry Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crosby or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Crosby at #1202 in the United States.

What do Crosby and Emma mean?

Crosby means "village of the cross, farm by the cross" (Old Norse origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Crosby and Emma boy or girl names?

Crosby is primarily a boy name. Emma is primarily a girl name.

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