Crosby
Meaning
"village of the cross, farm by the cross"
Origin: Old Norse
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,202
- Total SSA Count
- 170
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Cros, Crozz
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"village of the cross, farm by the cross"
Origin: Old Norse
"strong-willed warrior"
Origin: Irish
Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1202 for Crosby.
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Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Crosby at #1202 in the United States.
Crosby means "village of the cross, farm by the cross" (Old Norse origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).
Crosby is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.