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Cruzito
Pronounced kroo-SEE-toh /kruˈsi.toʊ/Medium
Meaning: Spanish diminutive of Cruz — from Latin crux, 'a cross' — 'little cross'Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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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.
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What does the name Cruzito mean?
Cruzito is the Spanish diminutive of Cruz — 'little cross'.
How do you pronounce Cruzito?
It's said kroo-SEE-toh /kruˈsi.toʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
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.