Kruz
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Modern creation, possibly from crew
Origin: English (modern variant)
Popularity: Ranked #1216 in 2025 with 167 babies born.
History: Kruz surged in the 2020s as a K-spelling of Cruz. The creative letter swap is American naming at its most distinctive. Kruz means faith with American flair.
Similar names: kruze, kru, kuzey, kreu, krue
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Kruz? About 1 in 19,931 babies born in 2025 were named Kruz, or roughly 0.5 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Kruz
What does the name Kruz mean?
Kruz means “Modern creation, possibly from crew” from English (modern variant) roots.
What is the origin of the name Kruz?
Kruz has English (modern variant) origin. The traditional meaning is “Modern creation, possibly from crew”.
How popular is Kruz?
Kruz ranked #1212 in 2025 — given to 167 babies that year.
When was Kruz most popular?
Kruz peaked in 2022 with 197 babies registered that year.
Is Kruz a boy or girl name?
Kruz is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Kruzs in registered births are male.
Is the name Kruz rising or falling in popularity?
Kruz has risen 9481 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #10693 in 2020 to #1212 in 2025.
How long has Kruz been recorded?
Kruz appears in birth records across 37 years — from 1987 through 2025.