Cross vs Parks

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
Parks Rank #2,365

Parks is more popular, ranked #2365 vs #2439 for Cross.

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

Parks ___

  • Parks James
  • Parks Owen
  • Parks Lee
  • Parks Henry
  • Parks Cole
  • Parks Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cross

Knox Stone Ridge Gauge Steel

If you choose Parks

Brooks Lane Hayes Beckett Collins

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cross or Parks more popular?

Parks is more popular, ranked #2365 compared to Cross at #2439 in the United States.

What do Cross and Parks mean?

Cross means "crossroads, cross" (Old English/Norse origin). Parks means "keeper of enclosed parkland" (Old English/Old French origin).

Are Cross and Parks boy or girl names?

Cross is primarily a boy name. Parks is primarily a boy name.

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