Cross vs Ridley

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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Ridley

Girl #1,926 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"reed clearing, cleared wood"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,926
Total SSA Count
103
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rid, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cross Rank #2,439
Ridley Rank #1,926

Ridley is more popular, ranked #1926 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

Ridley ___

  • Ridley Grace
  • Ridley Jane
  • Ridley Anne
  • Ridley Mae
  • Ridley Scout
  • Ridley Kate

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cross

Knox Stone Ridge Gauge Steel

If you choose Ridley

Scout Atticus Emerson Waverly Harper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cross or Ridley more popular?

Ridley is more popular, ranked #1926 compared to Cross at #2439 in the United States.

What do Cross and Ridley mean?

Cross means "crossroads, cross" (Old English/Norse origin). Ridley means "reed clearing, cleared wood" (Old English origin).

Are Cross and Ridley boy or girl names?

Cross is primarily a boy name. Ridley is primarily a girl name.

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