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Cruz

male

Meaning

"Cross"

From Iberian term for cross, used both as surname and given name, often signaling Christian devotional symbolism.

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Popularity History of Cruz

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#303Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#303

Cruz was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+26

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Cruz Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Cruz.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Cruz

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Quick Facts

OriginSpanish, Portuguese, Latin
Syllables1
Length4 letters

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