Cru
Meaning
"cross, crossroads"
Origin: Latin crux
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,412
- Total SSA Count
- 132
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Casual
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"cross, crossroads"
Origin: Latin crux
"well-born, noble"
Origin: Greek via Latin
Cru is more popular, ranked #1412 vs #1513 for Ewan.
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Cru is more popular, ranked #1412 compared to Ewan at #1513 in the United States.
Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin). Ewan means "well-born, noble" (Greek via Latin origin).
Cru is primarily a boy name. Ewan is primarily a boy name.