Cru vs Kross

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 #1,317 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cross, crossroads"

Origin: Old Norse/Latin

American Celebrity

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Cru Rank #1,412

Kross Rank #1,317

Kross is more popular, ranked #1317 vs #1412 for Cru.

Is Cru or Kross more popular?

Kross is more popular, ranked #1317 compared to Cru at #1412 in the United States.

What do Cru and Kross mean?

Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin). Kross means "cross, crossroads" (Old Norse/Latin origin).

Are Cru and Kross boy or girl names?

Cru is primarily a boy name. Kross is primarily a boy name.