The cross
Derived from the Spanish word for 'cross', referring to the cross of the crucifixion. It originated as a surname for people living near a cross or a place named Cruz, later becoming a popular given name in Spanish-speaking cultures and the US.
About 1,025 boys were named Cruz in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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