US Popularity Rank: 1970

Origin: Norse

Meaning: Cross farm, farm at the cross; Son of the satirist

You're probably familiar with Crosby as a last name, thanks to crooner Bing Crosby, but it's also used as a first name. This boy's name is British, Scottish, and Old Norse in origin and was used to describe where someone lived. It comes from the Old Norse kross, which means "cross," and bȳ, meaning "farm" or "settlement," lending the translations “cross farm” or “farm at the cross.” Crosby could be an Anglicized form of the Irish last name Mac an Chrosáin, meaning “son of the satirist.” Crosby’s home in Ireland is also likely linked to settlers from England and Scotland, who brought the name over. With its charmingly retro sound and a familiar feel, Crosby is sure to stand out on the playground.