Spanish · boy

Cruz

A distinctive name with a calm, steady presence.

Rank 2024

#302

Trend

stable

Band

balanced

Styles

short · strong

Meaning

Cross, a Christian symbol

Cruz is a balanced boy name with Spanish roots. In 2024, 1,110 newborns in the U.S. were given the name — ranking it #302 nationally, and its popularity has held steady in recent years. Its style leans short, strong — tags you can match against your partner's picks in the combiner.

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About Spanish names

Spanish names blend Latin bones with centuries of devotion — many of the most beloved, like Dolores, Guadalupe, and Consuelo, began as titles of the Virgin Mary. Vowel-rich endings give them warmth and music, and family custom often honors grandparents or saints. From Mateo to Lucia, they tend to sound expressive and openhearted, and they thrive on both sides of the Atlantic.

Meaning and origin are editorial; U.S. popularity comes from Social Security Administration public files.

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