Bruce vs Cru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bruce

Boy #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish English Australian American

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Boy #1,412 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cross, crossroads"

Origin: Latin crux

Welsh English American

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Bruce Rank #540

Cru Rank #1,412

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 vs #1412 for Cru.

Is Bruce or Cru more popular?

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 compared to Cru at #1412 in the United States.

What do Bruce and Cru mean?

Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin). Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin).

Are Bruce and Cru boy or girl names?

Bruce is primarily a boy name. Cru is primarily a boy name.