Linus vs Cru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Linus

Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,412 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cross, crossroads"

Origin: Latin crux

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Linus Rank #1,423

Cru Rank #1,412

Cru is more popular, ranked #1412 vs #1423 for Linus.

Is Linus or Cru more popular?

Cru is more popular, ranked #1412 compared to Linus at #1423 in the United States.

What do Linus and Cru mean?

Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin). Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin).

Are Linus and Cru boy or girl names?

Linus is primarily a boy name. Cru is primarily a boy name.