Cru vs Rush

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 #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Cru Rank #1,412

Rush Rank #1,496

Cru is more popular, ranked #1412 vs #1496 for Rush.

Is Cru or Rush more popular?

Cru is more popular, ranked #1412 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Cru and Rush mean?

Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin). Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin).

Are Cru and Rush boy or girl names?

Cru is primarily a boy name. Rush is primarily a boy name.