Cru vs Lenny

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

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Lenny

Boy #1,370 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave lion, lion-hearted"

Origin: Germanic via Old English

Cultural Roots

English American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,370
Total SSA Count
137
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Len

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cru Rank #1,412
Lenny Rank #1,370

Lenny is more popular, ranked #1370 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

Lenny ___

  • Lenny James
  • Lenny Ray
  • Lenny Bruce
  • Lenny Dean
  • Lenny Clark
  • Lenny Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cru

Beau Knox Jax Sloane Wren

If you choose Lenny

Frankie Benny Gus Millie Ruthie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cru or Lenny more popular?

Lenny is more popular, ranked #1370 compared to Cru at #1412 in the United States.

What do Cru and Lenny mean?

Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin). Lenny means "brave lion, lion-hearted" (Germanic via Old English origin).

Are Cru and Lenny boy or girl names?

Cru is primarily a boy name. Lenny is primarily a boy name.

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