Cruse
Pronunciation: [ kr-OOZ ]
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Cruse first appeared in US Social Security records in 2007.
Over 31 babies have been named Cruse in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cruse is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,864 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #23,864
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Modern Western origin
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English (Tremont) origin
"settlement by three hills"
#23,734 in US
Sanskrit origin
"worshipped, honored, respected"
#23,897 in US
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About the Name Cruse
Cruse is a boy name .
Cruse is currently ranked #23,864 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Cruse include Cru, Cry, Crie, and Crukins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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