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Cruise

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Pronounced KROOZ /ˈkruz/High

Meaning: From the Irish/English surname Cruise/Cruse — variously 'fierce, bold' (Norman cruus) and 'a cross/crucible'; also the word cruise; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Fierce, bold; a cruise: Cruise is a surname/word-name. Bold, sleek, and warm (said 'KROOZ').

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Origin LowIrish, English

MeaningFrom the Irish/English surname Cruise/Cruse — variously 'fierce, bold' (Norman cruus) and 'a cross/crucible'; also the word cruise; routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#5943 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 403

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cruise comes from the Irish and English surname Cruise/Cruse — variously 'fierce, bold' (from the Norman cruus) and 'a cross or crucible' — and also evokes the word cruise, 'an easy, pleasant sailing journey' (routes layered, which we note). A bold, sleek, modern surname/word-name, given fame by the actor Tom Cruise (nickname Cru).

It registers thinly as a given name. Rare, fierce-and-bold at the (likely) root, and sleek.

Did you know? Cruise comes from an Irish/English surname, variously 'fierce, bold' (Norman cruus) and 'a cross' — and the word 'cruise', an easy sailing journey — a bold, sleek name (made famous by Tom Cruise; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KROOZ').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Cruise — routes layered

Variations

CruzCruseCruize

Nicknames

Cru

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cruise mean?

Cruise is an Irish/English surname, variously 'fierce, bold' and 'a cross'; it also evokes the word 'cruise'. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Cruise?

It's said KROOZ /ˈkruz/ — one syllable.

Is Cruise a boy or girl name?

Cruise is a boy's name.

How popular is Cruise?

Cruise is a rare name in the U.S.