Cruz
Boy name · 321 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Cruz: 321 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 31 births in 2023.
Of Spanish and Portuguese origin, Cruz means "cross," derived directly from the Latin word *crux*. The name carries strong Christian symbolism, but is far from exclusively religious in modern use. Prominent bearers include Cruz Beckham, son of David and Victoria Beckham, and Oscar-winning Spanish actress Penélope Cruz, whose surname has helped popularise the name internationally. Place connections are numerous: countless towns across Latin America and Spain bear the name La Cruz, and the Cruz family name is woven into Scottish history through the Jacobite-era "Cruz" or "Cruce" as a variant of Cross. Though relatively recent as a first name in Scotland, its rise reflects a broader trend for short, punchy, surname-style names with global appeal.
Boy 21 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 202331 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #15229 babies
- Total births
- 321since 2005
- 5-year trend
- ▲ 51%vs prior 5y