Cru vs Anson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cru

Boy #1,412 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cross, crossroads"

Origin: Latin crux

Welsh English American

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Boy #1,396 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Anne, son of Agnes"

Origin: English patronymic

English American Chinese-American

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Cru Rank #1,412

Anson Rank #1,396

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

Is Cru or Anson more popular?

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

What do Cru and Anson mean?

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

Are Cru and Anson boy or girl names?

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