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Cruz is a masculine name used in Spanish and Portuguese. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Means ‘cross’ in Spanish or Portuguese, referring to the cross of the crucifixion." It ranked #331 for boys in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, means ‘cross’ in Spanish or Portuguese, referring to the cross of the crucifixion. The entry lists its usage as Spanish, Portuguese.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Cruz ranked #331 for boys in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #331 | ssa-2025 |
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Names that Behind the Name files under the same origin (Spanish) and that sit near Cruz in the 2025 American rankings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cruz mean?
Cruz means "cross", according to Behind the Name.
Is Cruz a popular name?
Cruz ranked #331 for boys in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Cruz a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Cruz appears in the boys' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine & masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Cruz — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
