Cruz name meaning

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Updated: March 15th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Spanish
Usage: Spanish, English and Portuguese
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Cruz c-ruz
Meaning: Cross
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What does Cruz mean?

Admired and Evergreen unisex name Cruz is originated from Spanish, Cruz means "Cross" is used largely in Spanish, English and Portuguese.

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How do I pronounce Cruz?

c-ruz is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Cruz.

Variants of Cruz

Cruiz

Names that rhyme with Cruz

How popular is the name Cruz?

Cruz is a popular name in United States given to over 27263 babies in 239 years. When at its peak in 2013, 1246 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 278th position.

In addition to that, the first name has been in the top 500 baby names 13 times A common name in England and Wales having over 1202 recievers in 16 years of usage.

Currently the name is hotter than ever, it ranked 341st when 134 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

Cruz is an uncommon baby name in France where it has been in use since 2006 and achieved its top ranking of 2462 in 2013.

Also, it appeared first time in 2006 on baby boy names list of Belgium. However things change on global perspective, Cruz is extremely popular in Mexico where every 1 in 2000 have the name.

Also the baby name is popular in Venezuela, Colombia, Guatemala, Peru, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Angola. At least, 310000 people globally have been given the name as per our estimate.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
20183271011510525
2017348961501426
20163411011574922
20153241064496727
20142901220464730
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Cruz in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands243855
Finland00028
Sweden1581958
Norway15494
Denmark2090

Here's what numbers has to say about Cruz

You are all about adventure, excitement, entertainment, change, and breaking the habit. Everything you have, you acquired alone, thanks to your hard work and putting your best efforts into achieving your goals. There's nothing that you cannot achieve if you focus on it. You often end up hurt and disappointed. You like to feel comfy in your clothing rather than look amazing but feel tight. You always dress as you feel at the moment.

Other names similar to Cruz

  •  Hans - Acclaimed and Venerable unisex name Hans has origin in Hebrew substantially used in Sikh and Hindi languages, meaning of Hans is "God is Gracious, God is Merciful or Swan". On baby boy names chart, lofty Hans was spotted at 497th position in 1971 in United States
  •  Rodolfo - Rodolfo's meaning is Wolf or Fame is dominantly used in Italian and Spanish used as a gender-neutral name came from Old High German and Germanic
  •  Emilio - Long standing and Prevailing Emilio is used in Italian, Norwegian and Finnish came from Latin used as a gender-neutral name, Emilio means "Rivaling, Rival or Inspired By An Ancient Roman Sex"
  •  Josie - Originated from Hebrew, Popular and Enduring Josie is particulary used in English, Finnish and Norwegian used as a unisex name, Josie means "God will Add, Feminine of Joseph or God Would Multiply"
  •  Andy - Cherished and Ever lasting unisex name Andy means "Manly or The Manly" and is used majorly in English and Danish is originated from Old Greek and Scandinavian languages
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Sibling Names for Cruz

If you're considering the name Cruz for your little one, you might be wondering what other names would pair well with it for siblings. To help you out, we've compiled a list of 20 great sibling names to consider alongside Cruz. From classic to unique, there's something on this list for every family.

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Names for Cruz's brother

Famous people named Cruz

  • Cruz Melchor Eya Nchama, judge at the Court of Geneva
  • Cruz Bustamante, retired American politician
  • Cruz Reynoso, American civil rights lawyer and retired jurist
  • Cruz Martínez is a Mexican-American musician and producer.
  • Cruz Delgado directed the movie Town Musicians of Bremen
  • In 1985 comedy flick, El sinaloense, Cruz Infante portrayed N.
  • Cruz Leal, from 1991 comedy movie Los repartidores, who played Juvenal.

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