Cru vs Demari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Demari

Boy #1,528 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the sea (possible etymology)"

Origin: Greek/American

Cultural Roots

African American English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,528
Total SSA Count
115
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Demi, Mari, Dee

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Popularity Comparison

Cru Rank #1,412
Demari Rank #1,528

Cru is more popular, ranked #1412 vs #1528 for Demari.

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

Demari ___

  • Demari James
  • Demari Antonio
  • Demari Lee
  • Demari Michael
  • Demari Xavier
  • Demari Isaiah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cru

Beau Knox Jax Sloane Wren

If you choose Demari

Amari Malachi Zion Imani Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cru or Demari more popular?

Cru is more popular, ranked #1412 compared to Demari at #1528 in the United States.

What do Cru and Demari mean?

Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin). Demari means "of the sea (possible etymology)" (Greek/American origin).

Are Cru and Demari boy or girl names?

Cru is primarily a boy name. Demari is primarily a boy name.

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