Cru vs Bailey

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 #1,270 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"outer wall of a castle (bailey)"

Origin: Old French

English American Scottish

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Cru Rank #1,412

Bailey Rank #1,270

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 vs #1412 for Cru.

Is Cru or Bailey more popular?

Bailey is more popular, ranked #1270 compared to Cru at #1412 in the United States.

What do Cru and Bailey mean?

Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin). Bailey means "outer wall of a castle (bailey)" (Old French origin).

Are Cru and Bailey boy or girl names?

Cru is primarily a boy name. Bailey is primarily a boy name.