Boy Name · Surname Origin
Crosby
Crosby means “Settlement”. It is a boy's name of Surname origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Crosby — a boy name from the Surname tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Settlement", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Crispin is on your shortlist, Crosby belongs in the same conversation.
Crosby meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Settlement
Origin: Surname naming roots help connect Crosby to related Surname baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Crosby as C·R·O·S·B·Y, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Crosby is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Crosby variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Crosbya, Crosbye, Crosbyy, Crosb.
- Nicknames: Cro and C.
- Middle names: Pair Crosby with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Crosby middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Crispin, Cristy, Cristi, Crissy, Crystal — full picks on the sibling names for Crosby guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Crosby? Browse our names like Crosby guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Crosby
What does the name Crosby mean?
Crosby means "Settlement" and is of Surname origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Crosby is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Crosby?
Crosby originates in Surname naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Crosby?
Crosby has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Crosby a boy's or girl's name?
Crosby is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Crosby in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Crosby sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Crosby?
Names that share Crosby's sound and style include Crispin, Cristy, Cristi, Crissy, Crystal.
What middle names pair well with Crosby?
Good middle-name fits for Crosby pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Crosby is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Crosby is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Crosby?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Crosby share its rhythm without rhyming — Crispin, Cristy, Cristi all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.