Lenox vs Cru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lenox

Boy #1,555 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"elm grove"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,555
Total SSA Count
112
Syllables
2
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

Lenox Rank #1,555
Cru Rank #1,412

Cru is more popular, ranked #1412 vs #1555 for Lenox.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lenox or Cru more popular?

Cru is more popular, ranked #1412 compared to Lenox at #1555 in the United States.

What do Lenox and Cru mean?

Lenox means "elm grove" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin).

Are Lenox and Cru boy or girl names?

Lenox is primarily a boy name. Cru is primarily a boy name.

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