Cruz vs Luis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cruz

Boy #302 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American American Portuguese Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#302
Total SSA Count
1,110
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cruzy, Cru

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Luis

Boy #130 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#130
Total SSA Count
2,778
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lui, Lucho

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cruz Rank #302
Luis Rank #130

Luis is more popular, ranked #130 vs #302 for Cruz.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cruz ___

  • Cruz Cruz Miguel
  • Cruz Cruz Antonio
  • Cruz Cruz Rafael
  • Cruz Cruz Sebastian
  • Cruz Cruz Emmanuel

Luis ___

  • Luis Miguel
  • Luis Antonio
  • Luis Carlos
  • Luis Fernando
  • Luis Eduardo
  • Luis Rafael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cruz

Diego Mateo Santiago Isabella Valentina

If you choose Luis

Carlos Miguel Sofia Valentina Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cruz or Luis more popular?

Luis is more popular, ranked #130 compared to Cruz at #302 in the United States.

What do Cruz and Luis mean?

Luis means "famous warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Cruz and Luis boy or girl names?

Cruz is primarily a boy name. Luis is primarily a boy name.

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