Haven vs Cru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Haven

Boy #1,482 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"safe harbor, place of refuge"

Origin: Old English

American British

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Boy #1,412 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cross, crossroads"

Origin: Latin crux

Welsh English American

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Haven Rank #1,482

Cru Rank #1,412

Cru is more popular, ranked #1412 vs #1482 for Haven.

Is Haven or Cru more popular?

Cru is more popular, ranked #1412 compared to Haven at #1482 in the United States.

What do Haven and Cru mean?

Haven means "safe harbor, place of refuge" (Old English origin). Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin).

Are Haven and Cru boy or girl names?

Haven is primarily a boy name. Cru is primarily a boy name.