Cru vs Omi

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

Omi

Girl #14,105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"water"

Origin: Yoruba

Cultural Roots

Japanese Nigerian Yoruba American Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,105
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cru Rank #1,412
Omi Rank #14,105

Cru is more popular, ranked #1412 vs #14105 for Omi.

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

Omi ___

  • Omi Grace
  • Omi Marie
  • Omi Joy
  • Omi Suki
  • Omi Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cru

Beau Knox Jax Sloane Wren

If you choose Omi

Yuki Mia Kemi Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cru or Omi more popular?

Cru is more popular, ranked #1412 compared to Omi at #14105 in the United States.

What do Cru and Omi mean?

Cru means "cross, crossroads" (Latin crux origin). Omi means "water" (Yoruba origin).

Are Cru and Omi boy or girl names?

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

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