Dwayne vs Cru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dwayne

Boy #1,425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Caribbean

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Boy #1,412 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cross, crossroads"

Origin: Latin crux

Welsh English American

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Dwayne Rank #1,425

Cru Rank #1,412

Cru is more popular, ranked #1412 vs #1425 for Dwayne.

Is Dwayne or Cru more popular?

Cru is more popular, ranked #1412 compared to Dwayne at #1425 in the United States.

What do Dwayne and Cru mean?

Dwayne means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin).

Are Dwayne and Cru boy or girl names?

Dwayne is primarily a boy name. Cru is primarily a boy name.