Canon vs Kru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Canon

Boy #1,929 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule, measuring rod"

Origin: Greek

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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Canon Rank #1,929

Kru Rank #1,877

Kru is more popular, ranked #1877 vs #1929 for Canon.

Is Canon or Kru more popular?

Kru is more popular, ranked #1877 compared to Canon at #1929 in the United States.

What do Canon and Kru mean?

Canon means "rule, measuring rod" (Greek origin). Kru means "member of the Kru seafaring people (West Africa)" (African origin).

Are Canon and Kru boy or girl names?

Canon is primarily a boy name. Kru is primarily a boy name.