Cross vs Tyr

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

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Tyr

Boy #2,501 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"god of war, justice, and single combat"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Norse/Scandinavian Germanic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,501
Total SSA Count
54
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cross Rank #2,439
Tyr Rank #2,501

Cross is more popular, ranked #2439 vs #2501 for Tyr.

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

Tyr ___

  • Tyr Alexander
  • Tyr William
  • Tyr Erik
  • Tyr Magnus
  • Tyr James
  • Tyr Bjorn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cross

Knox Stone Ridge Gauge Steel

If you choose Tyr

Odin Thor Freya Sigrid Leif

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cross or Tyr more popular?

Cross is more popular, ranked #2439 compared to Tyr at #2501 in the United States.

What do Cross and Tyr mean?

Cross means "crossroads, cross" (Old English/Norse origin). Tyr means "god of war, justice, and single combat" (Old Norse origin).

Are Cross and Tyr boy or girl names?

Cross is primarily a boy name. Tyr is primarily a boy name.

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