Cruz is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #254 in 2023 with 185 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 258 births ranking #200. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 1,495 boys born was named Cruz. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Cruz is a Spanish word and surname name meaning "cross". It is brief, bold, and carries an unmistakable Christian religious background.
The name comes from religious vocabulary and long-standing Hispanic surname use rather than from an older personal-name tradition. Its rise as a first name reflects the modern popularity of short, striking cross-cultural names.