Cru vs Bruce

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 #540 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the brushwood thicket"

Origin: Norman French

Scottish English Australian American

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Cru Rank #1,412

Bruce Rank #540

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 vs #1412 for Cru.

Is Cru or Bruce more popular?

Bruce is more popular, ranked #540 compared to Cru at #1412 in the United States.

What do Cru and Bruce mean?

Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin). Bruce means "from the brushwood thicket" (Norman French origin).

Are Cru and Bruce boy or girl names?

Cru is primarily a boy name. Bruce is primarily a boy name.