Cru vs Malek

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 #1,428 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, sovereign"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic American North African

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Cru Rank #1,412

Malek Rank #1,428

Cru is more popular, ranked #1412 vs #1428 for Malek.

Is Cru or Malek more popular?

Cru is more popular, ranked #1412 compared to Malek at #1428 in the United States.

What do Cru and Malek mean?

Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin). Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin).

Are Cru and Malek boy or girl names?

Cru is primarily a boy name. Malek is primarily a boy name.