Cam vs Cru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cam

Boy #1,426 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"winding river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Boy #1,412 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cross, crossroads"

Origin: Latin crux

Welsh English American

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Cam Rank #1,426

Cru Rank #1,412

Cru is more popular, ranked #1412 vs #1426 for Cam.

Is Cam or Cru more popular?

Cru is more popular, ranked #1412 compared to Cam at #1426 in the United States.

What do Cam and Cru mean?

Cam means "winding river" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin).

Are Cam and Cru boy or girl names?

Cam is primarily a boy name. Cru is primarily a boy name.