Kip vs Kross

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kip

Boy #1,457 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"pointed hill"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,457
Total SSA Count
124
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Kross

Boy #1,317 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"cross, crossroads"

Origin: Old Norse/Latin

Cultural Roots

American Celebrity

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,317
Total SSA Count
148
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kro, Kry, Krie

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Popularity Comparison

Kip Rank #1,457
Kross Rank #1,317

Kross is more popular, ranked #1317 vs #1457 for Kip.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kip ___

  • Kip James
  • Kip Alexander
  • Kip Thomas
  • Kip Henry
  • Kip Elliot
  • Kip George

Kross ___

  • Kross James
  • Kross Alexander
  • Kross Michael
  • Kross William
  • Kross David
  • Kross Anthony

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kip

Chip Wade Skip Blythe Cricket

If you choose Kross

Knox Cruz Axl Reign Psalm

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kip or Kross more popular?

Kross is more popular, ranked #1317 compared to Kip at #1457 in the United States.

What do Kip and Kross mean?

Kip means "pointed hill" (Middle English origin). Kross means "cross, crossroads" (Old Norse/Latin origin).

Are Kip and Kross boy or girl names?

Kip is primarily a boy name. Kross is primarily a boy name.

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