Cruz
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Popularity
#6669
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
Spanish
Total Births
33,972
Peak Year
#1,278 in 2013
First Recorded
1880
Style
Modern & Trendy, Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Spanish and Portuguese surname and given name meaning 'cross.' Symbolizes faith and hope.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Penélope Cruz
Spanish actress and model
Tom Cruise
American actor and producer
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