Crosby vs Theodore

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
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Popularity Comparison

Crosby Rank #1,202
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Crosby

Beckett Hadley Sutton Emerson Fletcher

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crosby or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Crosby at #1202 in the United States.

What do Crosby and Theodore mean?

Crosby means "village of the cross, farm by the cross" (Old Norse origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Crosby and Theodore boy or girl names?

Crosby is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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