Hampton vs Cru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hampton

Boy #1,522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high settlement or estate"

Origin: Old English

American English WASP/preppy American

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Boy #1,412 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cross, crossroads"

Origin: Latin crux

Welsh English American

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Hampton Rank #1,522

Cru Rank #1,412

Cru is more popular, ranked #1412 vs #1522 for Hampton.

Is Hampton or Cru more popular?

Cru is more popular, ranked #1412 compared to Hampton at #1522 in the United States.

What do Hampton and Cru mean?

Hampton means "high settlement or estate" (Old English origin). Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin).

Are Hampton and Cru boy or girl names?

Hampton is primarily a boy name. Cru is primarily a boy name.