Cru vs Merrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cru

Boy #1,412 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cross, crossroads"

Origin: Latin crux

Welsh English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the sea"

Origin: Welsh (Meurig)

Welsh English American

8 High Risk

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Cru Rank #1,412

Merrick Rank #1,219

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1412 for Cru.

Is Cru or Merrick more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Cru at #1412 in the United States.

What do Cru and Merrick mean?

Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin). Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin).

Are Cru and Merrick boy or girl names?

Cru is primarily a boy name. Merrick is primarily a boy name.