Glenn vs Cru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Glenn

Boy #1,366 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"valley, narrow glen"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,366
Total SSA Count
138
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Cru

Boy #1,412 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"cross, crossroads"

Origin: Latin crux

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,412
Total SSA Count
132
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Glenn Rank #1,366
Cru Rank #1,412

Glenn is more popular, ranked #1366 vs #1412 for Cru.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glenn or Cru more popular?

Glenn is more popular, ranked #1366 compared to Cru at #1412 in the United States.

What do Glenn and Cru mean?

Glenn means "valley, narrow glen" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin).

Are Glenn and Cru boy or girl names?

Glenn is primarily a boy name. Cru is primarily a boy name.

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