Anson vs Cru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anson

Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

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Boy #1,412 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cross, crossroads"

Origin: Latin crux

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Anson Rank #1,396

Cru Rank #1,412

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 vs #1412 for Cru.

Is Anson or Cru more popular?

Anson is more popular, ranked #1396 compared to Cru at #1412 in the United States.

What do Anson and Cru mean?

Anson means "son of Anne, son of Agnes" (English patronymic origin). Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin).

Are Anson and Cru boy or girl names?

Anson is primarily a boy name. Cru is primarily a boy name.