Crosby vs Niklaus

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

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Niklaus

Boy #1,236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

German Swiss Scandinavian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,236
Total SSA Count
162
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Nik, Niko, Klaus

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Popularity Comparison

Crosby Rank #1,202
Niklaus Rank #1,236

Crosby is more popular, ranked #1202 vs #1236 for Niklaus.

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

Niklaus ___

  • Niklaus Joseph
  • Niklaus August
  • Niklaus Friedrich
  • Niklaus Johann
  • Niklaus Felix
  • Niklaus Maximilian

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Crosby

Beckett Hadley Sutton Emerson Fletcher

If you choose Niklaus

Lukas Matthias Elias Lena Anna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crosby or Niklaus more popular?

Crosby is more popular, ranked #1202 compared to Niklaus at #1236 in the United States.

What do Crosby and Niklaus mean?

Crosby means "village of the cross, farm by the cross" (Old Norse origin). Niklaus means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Crosby and Niklaus boy or girl names?

Crosby is primarily a boy name. Niklaus is primarily a boy name.

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