Cru vs Willie

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 #1,376 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Germanic

English American Scottish

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Cru Rank #1,412

Willie Rank #1,376

Willie is more popular, ranked #1376 vs #1412 for Cru.

Is Cru or Willie more popular?

Willie is more popular, ranked #1376 compared to Cru at #1412 in the United States.

What do Cru and Willie mean?

Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin). Willie means "resolute protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Cru and Willie boy or girl names?

Cru is primarily a boy name. Willie is primarily a boy name.