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Maricruz

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Pronounced mah-ree-KROOS /ˌmɑ.riˈkrus/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish compound of Maria ('Mary; beloved; bitter', Hebrew) and Cruz ('the cross', Latin), hence 'Mary of the cross'; a religious compound; we note the Marian/cross referenceLow

In 30 seconds: Mary of the cross: Maricruz joins Maria and Cruz. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'mah-ree-KROOS').
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Origin LowSpanish
MeaningA Spanish compound of Maria ('Mary; beloved; bitter', Hebrew) and Cruz ('the cross', Latin), hence 'Mary of the cross'; a religious compound; we note the Marian/cross reference
U.S. rank (2025)#7742 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,917

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199019622025

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

Maricruz is a Spanish compound of Maria ('Mary; beloved; bitter', Hebrew) and Cruz ('the cross', Latin), hence 'Mary of the cross'; a religious compound (we note the Marian/cross reference). A lyrical, classic name (said 'mah-ree-KROOS').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, Mary-of-the-cross at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Maricruz joins Maria ('Mary') and Cruz ('the cross') — 'Mary of the cross' — a lyrical, religious Spanish compound (we note the Marian/cross reference; said 'mah-ree-KROOS').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Maricruz — religious compound

Variations

Mari CruzMari-CruzMaricrus

Nicknames

Mari

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Maricruz mean?

Maricruz joins Maria ('Mary') and Cruz ('the cross'), hence 'Mary of the cross'; a religious compound. We note the Marian/cross reference.

How do you pronounce Maricruz?

It's said mah-ree-KROOS /ˌmɑ.riˈkrus/ — three syllables, stress on the third.

Is Maricruz a boy or girl name?

Maricruz is a girl's name.

How popular is Maricruz?

Maricruz is a very rare name in the U.S.

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