Cru vs Kip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cru

Boy #1,412 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cross, crossroads"

Origin: Latin crux

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Boy #1,457 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pointed hill"

Origin: Middle English

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Cru Rank #1,412

Kip Rank #1,457

Cru is more popular, ranked #1412 vs #1457 for Kip.

Is Cru or Kip more popular?

Cru is more popular, ranked #1412 compared to Kip at #1457 in the United States.

What do Cru and Kip mean?

Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin). Kip means "pointed hill" (Middle English origin).

Are Cru and Kip boy or girl names?

Cru is primarily a boy name. Kip is primarily a boy name.