Cru vs Laken

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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Laken

Girl #1,220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the lake, lake dweller"

Origin: Old French/Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,220
Total SSA Count
193
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lake, Lakie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cru Rank #1,412
Laken Rank #1,220

Laken is more popular, ranked #1220 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

Laken ___

  • Laken Grace
  • Laken Marie
  • Laken Elise
  • Laken Jane
  • Laken Blair
  • Laken Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cru

Beau Knox Jax Sloane Wren

If you choose Laken

Rylan Brecken Cove River Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cru or Laken more popular?

Laken is more popular, ranked #1220 compared to Cru at #1412 in the United States.

What do Cru and Laken mean?

Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin). Laken means "from the lake, lake dweller" (Old French/Latin origin).

Are Cru and Laken boy or girl names?

Cru is primarily a boy name. Laken is primarily a girl name.

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