Cru vs Ross

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 #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Cru Rank #1,412

Ross Rank #1,362

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #1412 for Cru.

Is Cru or Ross more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Cru at #1412 in the United States.

What do Cru and Ross mean?

Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin). Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Cru and Ross boy or girl names?

Cru is primarily a boy name. Ross is primarily a boy name.