Cru vs Davian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Davian

Boy #1,392 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, dear one"

Origin: Hebrew (via David)

Cultural Roots

American Hebrew African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,392
Total SSA Count
134
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dave, Davi, Dav

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cru Rank #1,412
Davian Rank #1,392

Davian is more popular, ranked #1392 vs #1412 for Cru.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cru ___

  • Cru James
  • Cru William
  • Cru Alexander
  • Cru Michael
  • Cru Thomas
  • Cru Lee

Davian ___

  • Davian James
  • Davian Lee
  • Davian Alexander
  • Davian Michael
  • Davian Isaiah
  • Davian Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cru

Beau Knox Jax Sloane Wren

If you choose Davian

Zayden Kyler Jaiden Aaliyah Amara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cru or Davian more popular?

Davian is more popular, ranked #1392 compared to Cru at #1412 in the United States.

What do Cru and Davian mean?

Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin). Davian means "beloved, dear one" (Hebrew (via David) origin).

Are Cru and Davian boy or girl names?

Cru is primarily a boy name. Davian is primarily a boy name.

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