Cru vs Barry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cru

Boy #1,412 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cross, crossroads"

Origin: Latin crux

Welsh English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,421 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fair-haired, blonde head"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra

Irish English American Australian

12 High Risk

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Cru Rank #1,412

Barry Rank #1,421

Cru is more popular, ranked #1412 vs #1421 for Barry.

Is Cru or Barry more popular?

Cru is more popular, ranked #1412 compared to Barry at #1421 in the United States.

What do Cru and Barry mean?

Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin). Barry means "fair-haired, blonde head" (Irish Gaelic Fionnbarra origin).

Are Cru and Barry boy or girl names?

Cru is primarily a boy name. Barry is primarily a boy name.