Cru vs Benton

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 #1,310 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the bent grass farmstead"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Cru Rank #1,412

Benton Rank #1,310

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 vs #1412 for Cru.

Is Cru or Benton more popular?

Benton is more popular, ranked #1310 compared to Cru at #1412 in the United States.

What do Cru and Benton mean?

Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin). Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin).

Are Cru and Benton boy or girl names?

Cru is primarily a boy name. Benton is primarily a boy name.