Cru vs James

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cru Rank #1,412
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cru

Beau Knox Jax Sloane Wren

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cru or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cru at #1412 in the United States.

What do Cru and James mean?

Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cru and James boy or girl names?

Cru is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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