Ross vs Cru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ross

Boy #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish 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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Ross Rank #1,362

Cru Rank #1,412

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #1412 for Cru.

Is Ross or Cru more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Cru at #1412 in the United States.

What do Ross and Cru mean?

Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin).

Are Ross and Cru boy or girl names?

Ross is primarily a boy name. Cru is primarily a boy name.