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Kross

Quick answerKross is a modern surname derived from the Old Norse word "kross," meaning "cross," originally referring to someone who lived near a cross or bore a cross symbol.

Old Norse · Boy · 1 syllable

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#1,150
TrendRising ↑
Peak year2022
Syllables1
OriginOld Norse
LanguageNorse
CultureScandinavian
Letters5
Numerology1 Chaldean 8
Global rank#1,150

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Kross

Kross is a modern surname derived from the Old Norse word "kross," meaning "cross," originally referring to someone who lived near a cross or bore a cross symbol.

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Etymology

Kross is a modern surname derived from the Old Norse word "kross," meaning "cross," originally referring to someone who lived near a cross or bore a cross symbol. The name is primarily used in Scandinavian countries (particularly Iceland and Norway) and has been adopted in English-speaking regions, with notable modern usage including the American musician Travis Kross and other contemporary figures.

Kross currently ranks #1,150 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2022.

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