Cru vs Gus

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 #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

English American Scottish Australian

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Cru Rank #1,412

Gus Rank #1,216

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1412 for Cru.

Is Cru or Gus more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Cru at #1412 in the United States.

What do Cru and Gus mean?

Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Cru and Gus boy or girl names?

Cru is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.