Cru vs Terrence

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 #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

English Irish African American

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Cru Rank #1,412

Terrence Rank #1,525

Cru is more popular, ranked #1412 vs #1525 for Terrence.

Is Cru or Terrence more popular?

Cru is more popular, ranked #1412 compared to Terrence at #1525 in the United States.

What do Cru and Terrence mean?

Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin). Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin).

Are Cru and Terrence boy or girl names?

Cru is primarily a boy name. Terrence is primarily a boy name.