Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Cruz

Cruz is the Spanish and Portuguese word for ‘cross’ symbolizing Jesus’ cross of the crucifixion (or the sign of the cross made by Catholics). The name was originally taken from the Latin “crusis” (also meaning ‘cross’). It has a long history of being used as an indentifying name in Latin antiquity before Christianity (when a cross was set up to mark a tribal eating place). As a personal name, it has been popularized in more modern times by the religiously minded in connection with the cross of Christ. There are several places throughout Spanish speaking countries and the United States so-called Santa Cruz (which translates to Holy Cross) and Vera Cruz (True Cross). Cruz is considered both feminine and masculine, but today it is almost exclusively used for little boys.

All About the Baby Name – Cruz

Personality

OF THE BOY NAME CRUZ

The number Five personality loves the excitement of life and can easily adapt to all situations. As natural adventurers, these personalities thrive on the new and unexpected and prefer to be in constant motion. It makes them feel alive. They'll stir up some action if there's not enough around, and as inherent risk-takers they enjoy pushing the envelope. Naturally rebellious, the Five personality has no fear and never resists change.  Traveling and new experiences feed their souls. Fives are very social and attract friends with ease. People love to be around the Five fun-loving and exciting energy.  This is also a lucky number in numerology (like the Threes), so fortune seems to shine on them, helped along by their own optimism and good-nature. Fives have a quick wit, a cerebral mind, and are generally very persuasive. 

Popularity

OF THE BOY NAME CRUZ

The name Cruz did appear on the female naming charts in the 1920s and 30s, but at extremely low levels of usage. It disappeared completely from the girl’s list in 1941. This name is almost now considered exclusively masculine in the United States. For boy’s, the name appeared as far back as 1880, but it didn’t stick to the charts consistently until the 1920s (at very low popularity). Cruz was a name not often used in the United States until this century when it finally started to hit levels of moderate usage. The name acquired further currency when it was used by the ϋber celebrity couple David and Victoria Beckham in 2005, for their son Cruz Beckham notably born in Madrid, Spain. Cruz is not a name you think about often, but when you hear it, it starts to grow on you quickly. There’s just something super cool about it – even with all that heavy religious significance.

Quick Facts

ON CRUZ

GENDER:

Boy

ORIGIN:

Spanish

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

1

RANKING POPULARITY:

278

PRONUNCIATION:

KROOS or KROOTH

SIMPLE MEANING:

Cross, cross-bearer

Characteristics

OF CRUZ

Freedom-loving

Adventurous

Adaptable

Intellectual

Easygoing

Progressive

Sensual

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Cruz

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME CRUZ

We cannot find any significant literary characters by the name of Cruz

Childrens Books

ON THE BABY NAME CRUZ

We cannot find any childrens books with the first name Cruz


Popular Songs

ON CRUZ

Cruz
a song by Christina Aguilera

Vera Cruz
a song by Santana

La Cruz De Santiago
a song by Mago De Oz

Famous People

NAMED CRUZ

Cruz David Beckham (son of David & Victoria Beckham)
Cruz Bustamante (politician)
Cruz Reynoso (first Chicano member of California Supreme Court)
Cruz Hernández Rivas (world's oldest woman, age 128 at death)
Cruz Lizárraga (musician)
Cruz David Beckham (son of David & Victoria Beckham)
Cruz Bustamante (politician)
Cruz Reynoso (first Chicano member of California Supreme Court)
Cruz Hernández Rivas (world's oldest woman, age 128 at death)
Cruz Lizárraga (musician)
Cruz David Beckham (son of David & Victoria Beckham)
Cruz Bustamante (politician)
Cruz Reynoso (first Chicano member of California Supreme Court)
Cruz Hernández Rivas (world's oldest woman, age 128 at death)
Cruz Lizárraga (musician)

Children of Famous People

NAMED CRUZ

Victoria Beckham; David Beckham; Hilary Duff;

Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME CRUZ

We cannot find any historically significant people with the first name Cruz