Crux vs Herrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Crux

Boy #33,344 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"cross"

Origin: Latin crux

Cultural Roots

English Latin International

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #33,344
Total SSA Count: 5
Syllables: 1

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

Similar Names

Aiyan Lemoine Emar Landree

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Herrick

Boy #33,266 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #33,266
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Her, Herr, Herry

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Aryion Fyn Sarvin Mati

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Popularity Comparison

Crux Rank #33,344

Herrick Rank #33,266

Herrick is more popular, ranked #33266 vs #33344 for Crux.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Crux ___

Crux James
Crux Oliver
Crux Alexander
Crux Thomas
Crux William

Herrick ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Crux

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crux or Herrick more popular?

Herrick is more popular, ranked #33266 compared to Crux at #33344 in the United States.

What do Crux and Herrick mean?

Crux means "cross" (Latin crux origin).

Are Crux and Herrick boy or girl names?

Crux is primarily a boy name. Herrick is primarily a boy name.

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