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Cruzito

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Cruzito Pronunciation

Cruzito is pronounced kroo-SEE-toh /kruˈsi.toʊ/Medium

Meaning: Spanish diminutive of Cruz — from Latin crux, 'a cross' — 'little cross'Medium

In 30 seconds: A little cross: Cruzito is the Spanish diminutive of Cruz — 'little cross'. Devout, sweet, and warm.
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Origin MediumLatin, Spanish
MeaningSpanish diminutive of Cruz — from Latin crux, 'a cross' — 'little cross'
U.S. rank (2024)#5082 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 468

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719952024

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

History & Origin

Cruzito is a Spanish diminutive of Cruz — from Latin crux, 'a cross' (a devotional name honoring the Cross of Christ). A devout, sweet, warm name across the Spanish-speaking world; the -ito ending makes it affectionate.

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, little-cross at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Cruz means 'a cross' in Spanish (Latin crux), a devotional name — Cruzito is its tender diminutive, 'little cross'; sweet and devout.
Overall data confidence 72%
References — Cruz — diminutive

Variations

CruzCruzita

Nicknames

Cruz

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Cruzito?

Cruzito is pronounced kroo-SEE-toh (/kruˈsi.toʊ/). Press play above to hear Cruzito said aloud.

How do you say Cruzito?

Cruzito is said kroo-SEE-toh (/kruˈsi.toʊ/). Press play above to hear Cruzito said aloud.

What does the name Cruzito mean?

Cruzito is the Spanish diminutive of Cruz — 'little cross'.

Is Cruzito a boy or girl name?

Cruzito is a boy's name.

How popular is Cruzito?

Cruzito is a rare name in the U.S.

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