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Cru vs Dev

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cru

Boy #1,412 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"cross, crossroads"

Origin: Latin crux

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,412
Total SSA Count
132
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Dev

Boy #1,401 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"divine, god"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindi British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,401
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cru Rank #1,412
Dev Rank #1,401

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 vs #1412 for Cru.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cru or Dev more popular?

Dev is more popular, ranked #1401 compared to Cru at #1412 in the United States.

What do Cru and Dev mean?

Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin). Dev means "divine, god" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Cru and Dev boy or girl names?

Cru is primarily a boy name. Dev is primarily a boy name.

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