Cru vs Kross

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kross

Boy #1,317 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"cross, crossroads"

Origin: Old Norse/Latin

Cultural Roots

American Celebrity

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,317
Total SSA Count
148
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kro, Kry, Krie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cru Rank #1,412
Kross Rank #1,317

Kross is more popular, ranked #1317 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

Kross ___

  • Kross James
  • Kross Alexander
  • Kross Michael
  • Kross William
  • Kross David
  • Kross Anthony

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cru

Beau Knox Jax Sloane Wren

If you choose Kross

Knox Cruz Axl Reign Psalm

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cru or Kross more popular?

Kross is more popular, ranked #1317 compared to Cru at #1412 in the United States.

What do Cru and Kross mean?

Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin). Kross means "cross, crossroads" (Old Norse/Latin origin).

Are Cru and Kross boy or girl names?

Cru is primarily a boy name. Kross is primarily a boy name.

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