Gus vs Cru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gus

Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

English American Scottish Australian

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Boy #1,412 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cross, crossroads"

Origin: Latin crux

Welsh English American

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Gus Rank #1,216

Cru Rank #1,412

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 vs #1412 for Cru.

Is Gus or Cru more popular?

Gus is more popular, ranked #1216 compared to Cru at #1412 in the United States.

What do Gus and Cru mean?

Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin). Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin).

Are Gus and Cru boy or girl names?

Gus is primarily a boy name. Cru is primarily a boy name.