Cru

CROO

Spelling variation of Crew or short form of Cruz or Crusoe

Cru Origin and Meaning

The name Cru is a boy's name of English origin.

The short, clipped Cru is one of those modern names that's starting to find favor -- it was given to about 100 boys last year, while Crew has vaulted onto the Top 1000. One inspiration is undoubtedly the Spanish name Cruz, which came to wider attention via the third son of Victoria and David Beckham. Cru has a handsome sound and a modern feel.

Popularity of the name Cru

• 1797 Nameberry 2025
• 582 Unique 2023

20 Names Similar to Cru

These 20 names were selected by our users that were looking for other names like Cru.

• Brixton
• Laken
• Lenox
• Everette
• Oakland
• Zealand
• Berkley
• Mikah
• Maddox
• Arlington
• Crue
• Ramsey
• Cree
• Rome
• Ryatt
• Bodhi
• Finnley
• Hurley
• Case
• Radley

The name Cru in Pop Culture

• Cru French term for a vineyard
• Cru American rap group