CRUZ  

Gender: M
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: "cross"

Popularity in 2008: #367

For a single-syllable Latino surname, this new popular kid on the block packs a lot of energy and charm. Victoria and David Beckham named their third son Cruz—following Brooklyn and Romeo, and it was also picked up on by tennis star Lleyton Hewitt for his son. Other parents may prize its Christian associations.

Cruz is being discussed in our message boards:

• HELP!
• Sibling for Sophie Esperanza?
• Aunt's due date in 2 weeks. We need a name. (baby boy)
• What names go with Zane and Drake?
• what if you had 20 kids?

Read Nameberry blog posts about Cruz:

• SOAP OPERA NAMES
• LATIN BABY NAMES: The Famous and The Fantastic
• CELEBRITY BABY NAMES: Brooklyn yes, Bronx no
• THE NEW BOYS' NAMES 3: Ethnic Choices
• OOH-LA-LA, TALLULAH!