Rush vs Cru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rush

Boy #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #1,412 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cross, crossroads"

Origin: Latin crux

Welsh English American

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Rush Rank #1,496

Cru Rank #1,412

Cru is more popular, ranked #1412 vs #1496 for Rush.

Is Rush or Cru more popular?

Cru is more popular, ranked #1412 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Rush and Cru mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin).

Are Rush and Cru boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. Cru is primarily a boy name.