Crux
Meaning
"cross"
Origin: Latin crux
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #33,344
- Total SSA Count
- 5
- Syllables
- 1
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"cross"
Origin: Latin crux
"lion-hearted, brave as a lion"
Origin: Old High German
Leonhard is more popular, ranked #33338 vs #33344 for Crux.
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Leonhard is more popular, ranked #33338 compared to Crux at #33344 in the United States.
Crux means "cross" (Latin crux origin). Leonhard means "lion-hearted, brave as a lion" (Old High German origin).
Crux is primarily a boy name. Leonhard is primarily a boy name.