Mars vs Cru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mars

Boy #1,455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"god of war"

Origin: Latin/Roman

Roman English American

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Boy #1,412 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cross, crossroads"

Origin: Latin crux

Welsh English American

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Mars Rank #1,455

Cru Rank #1,412

Cru is more popular, ranked #1412 vs #1455 for Mars.

Is Mars or Cru more popular?

Cru is more popular, ranked #1412 compared to Mars at #1455 in the United States.

What do Mars and Cru mean?

Mars means "god of war" (Latin/Roman origin). Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin).

Are Mars and Cru boy or girl names?

Mars is primarily a boy name. Cru is primarily a boy name.