Smith vs Cru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Smith

Boy #1,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"metalworker, blacksmith"

Origin: Old English

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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Smith Rank #1,580

Cru Rank #1,412

Cru is more popular, ranked #1412 vs #1580 for Smith.

Is Smith or Cru more popular?

Cru is more popular, ranked #1412 compared to Smith at #1580 in the United States.

What do Smith and Cru mean?

Smith means "metalworker, blacksmith" (Old English origin). Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin).

Are Smith and Cru boy or girl names?

Smith is primarily a boy name. Cru is primarily a boy name.