Cru vs Cruz

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cru

Boy #1,412 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cross, crossroads"

Origin: Latin crux

Welsh English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #302 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Spanish Latin American American Portuguese Filipino

✓ All Clear

Cru Rank #1,412

Cruz Rank #302

Cruz is more popular, ranked #302 vs #1412 for Cru.

Is Cru or Cruz more popular?

Cruz is more popular, ranked #302 compared to Cru at #1412 in the United States.

What do Cru and Cruz mean?

Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin).

Are Cru and Cruz boy or girl names?

Cru is primarily a boy name. Cruz is primarily a boy name.