Derick vs Cru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derick

Boy #1,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English German American Dutch

8 High Risk

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Boy #1,412 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cross, crossroads"

Origin: Latin crux

Welsh English American

✓ All Clear

Derick Rank #1,436

Cru Rank #1,412

Cru is more popular, ranked #1412 vs #1436 for Derick.

Is Derick or Cru more popular?

Cru is more popular, ranked #1412 compared to Derick at #1436 in the United States.

What do Derick and Cru mean?

Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin).

Are Derick and Cru boy or girl names?

Derick is primarily a boy name. Cru is primarily a boy name.