Cru vs Gray

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 #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

English American Scottish

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Cru Rank #1,412

Gray Rank #1,342

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 vs #1412 for Cru.

Is Cru or Gray more popular?

Gray is more popular, ranked #1342 compared to Cru at #1412 in the United States.

What do Cru and Gray mean?

Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin). Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin).

Are Cru and Gray boy or girl names?

Cru is primarily a boy name. Gray is primarily a boy name.