Cruz

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Pronounced KROOZ /ˈkruz/High

Meaning: From Spanish cruz, 'a cross' (from Latin crux) — a devotional name honoring the Christian cross; used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the religious senseLow

In 30 seconds: A cross: Cruz is Spanish for 'a cross'. Crisp, devout, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'KROOZ').

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Origin LowSpanish, Latin

MeaningFrom Spanish cruz, 'a cross' (from Latin crux) — a devotional name honoring the Christian cross; used for both sexes; here for girls; we note the religious sense

U.S. rank (2025)#7215 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1923

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,232

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

Cruz comes from Spanish cruz, 'a cross', from Latin crux — a devotional name honoring the Christian cross (we note the religious sense). Long a surname and given name across the Hispanic world. A crisp, devout name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished).

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare for girls, a-cross at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Cruz means 'a cross' in Spanish (from Latin crux) — a devotional name honoring the Christian cross — crisp and devout, used for both sexes (here for girls; we note the religious sense; said 'KROOZ').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Cruz — religious sense noted

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cruz mean?

Cruz is Spanish for 'a cross', honoring the Christian cross. We note the religious sense.

How do you pronounce Cruz?

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

Is Cruz a boy or girl name?

Cruz is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Cruz?

Cruz is a rare name for girls in the U.S.