Cross vs Gryffin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cross

Boy #2,439 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"crossroads, cross"

Origin: Old English/Norse

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,439
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cro, Cry, Crie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cross Rank #2,439
Gryffin Rank #2,520

Cross is more popular, ranked #2439 vs #2520 for Gryffin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cross ___

  • Cross James
  • Cross William
  • Cross Alexander
  • Cross David
  • Cross River
  • Cross Reed

Gryffin ___

  • Gryffin James
  • Gryffin Cole
  • Gryffin Reid
  • Gryffin Stone
  • Gryffin Lee
  • Gryffin Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cross or Gryffin more popular?

Cross is more popular, ranked #2439 compared to Gryffin at #2520 in the United States.

What do Cross and Gryffin mean?

Cross means "crossroads, cross" (Old English/Norse origin). Gryffin means "strong lord, chief" (Welsh origin).

Are Cross and Gryffin boy or girl names?

Cross is primarily a boy name. Gryffin is primarily a boy name.

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