Lacrosse - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Lacrosse \l(a)-crosse, lac-rosse\ is of French origin, and its meaning is "the cross". Lacrosse is a game which got its name from the French term for a crozier, or bishop's crook. Also the place name for a city and county in Wisconsin which was originally a fur trading post.

A similar baby name is Laroyce.

Lacrosse is a very rare male first name and a common surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Lacrosse. Click here to compare Lacrosse with related baby names.