Cru vs Bernard

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 #1,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave bear, strong as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

English French German European

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Cru Rank #1,412

Bernard Rank #1,320

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 vs #1412 for Cru.

Is Cru or Bernard more popular?

Bernard is more popular, ranked #1320 compared to Cru at #1412 in the United States.

What do Cru and Bernard mean?

Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin). Bernard means "brave bear, strong as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Cru and Bernard boy or girl names?

Cru is primarily a boy name. Bernard is primarily a boy name.