Ames vs Kru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #1,877 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"member of the Kru seafaring people (West Africa)"

Origin: African

African American American

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Ames Rank #2,018

Kru Rank #1,877

Kru is more popular, ranked #1877 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Kru more popular?

Kru is more popular, ranked #1877 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Kru mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Kru means "member of the Kru seafaring people (West Africa)" (African origin).

Are Ames and Kru boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Kru is primarily a boy name.