Chris vs Cru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chris

Boy #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,412 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cross, crossroads"

Origin: Latin crux

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Chris Rank #651

Cru Rank #1,412

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 vs #1412 for Cru.

Is Chris or Cru more popular?

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 compared to Cru at #1412 in the United States.

What do Chris and Cru mean?

Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin). Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin).

Are Chris and Cru boy or girl names?

Chris is primarily a boy name. Cru is primarily a boy name.