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At a Glance
- Origin
- Modern coinage (phonetic variant of Cruz)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- KROOZ
Kruz is a modern coinage, a phonetic variant of Cruz, pronounced KROOZ (IPA /ˈkruːz/). It has a clean, modern style, built around a stripped-down, sound-first spelling rather than a traditional form. It's a boy's name that has stayed uncommon nationally since the SSA started tracking it in 1987.
Meaning & Origin of Kruz
Origin: Modern coinage (phonetic variant of Cruz).
How to Pronounce Kruz
KROOZIPA /ˈkruːz/
Popularity of Kruz
Kruz peaked at #1072 in 2020, when 187 boys were given the name, and has since eased to #1273 in 2024 with 154 babies, based on Social Security data spanning 1987 to 2024.
Names Like Kruz
These names share Kruz’s style, era or origin.
FAQ
How do you pronounce Kruz?
Kruz is pronounced KROOZ (IPA: /ˈkruːz/).
Is Kruz a popular name right now?
Kruz peaked at #1072 in 2020 and is ranked #1273 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1987–2024.)
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