Ralf vs Cru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,528
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Ralf Rank #32,528
Cru Rank #1,412

Cru is more popular, ranked #1412 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Cru more popular?

Cru is more popular, ranked #1412 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Cru mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin).

Are Ralf and Cru boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Cru is primarily a boy name.

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