Cru vs Chris

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 #651 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anointed one carrier"

Origin: Greek

English American German Greek Scandinavian

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Cru Rank #1,412

Chris Rank #651

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 vs #1412 for Cru.

Is Cru or Chris more popular?

Chris is more popular, ranked #651 compared to Cru at #1412 in the United States.

What do Cru and Chris mean?

Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin). Chris means "anointed one carrier" (Greek origin).

Are Cru and Chris boy or girl names?

Cru is primarily a boy name. Chris is primarily a boy name.