Cru vs Nick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cru

Boy #1,412 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cross, crossroads"

Origin: Latin crux

Welsh English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

English American Greek Australian European

44 High Risk

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Cru Rank #1,412

Nick Rank #1,422

Cru is more popular, ranked #1412 vs #1422 for Nick.

Is Cru or Nick more popular?

Cru is more popular, ranked #1412 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Cru and Nick mean?

Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Cru and Nick boy or girl names?

Cru is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.