Kruz
k-ruz
US Popularity:2489
Origin:Spanish
Other Origin(s):Latin
Meaning:crux; cross
Kruz is a boy’s name of Spanish origin. This baby name comes from Cruz and most commonly translates to "cross,” carrying a powerful symbol in Christianity. Religious connotations aside, Kruz, derived from the Latin word crucem, also means "crux." Getting to the crux of the matter is getting to the most important part of an issue. Learning how to get to the heart of a problem is a vital life skill, and naming baby Kruz could teach them that lesson from the very beginning.
Kruz Name Popularity Data
U.S. Births
Overall:Kruz is currently #2489 in U.S. births
Boy:Kruz is currently #1189 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1189
in 2023
- 93
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Kruz, June 2022
Behind the Name, Cruz, November 2019
Britannica, Cross, religious symbol, March 2024
WordSense Dictionary, Cruz
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