Nick vs Kruz

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

English American Greek Australian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,422
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

44 High Risk

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Kruz

Boy #1,278 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"cross"

Origin: Spanish/Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,278
Total SSA Count
154
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Nick Rank #1,422
Kruz Rank #1,278

Kruz is more popular, ranked #1278 vs #1422 for Nick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nick or Kruz more popular?

Kruz is more popular, ranked #1278 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Nick and Kruz mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Kruz means "cross" (Spanish/Latin origin).

Are Nick and Kruz boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Kruz is primarily a boy name.

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