Charley vs Kru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kru

Boy #1,877 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

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

Origin: African

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,877
Total SSA Count
85
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Charley Rank #1,838
Kru Rank #1,877

Charley is more popular, ranked #1838 vs #1877 for Kru.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charley or Kru more popular?

Charley is more popular, ranked #1838 compared to Kru at #1877 in the United States.

What do Charley and Kru mean?

Charley means "free man, strong man" (Old High German (Karl) origin). Kru means "member of the Kru seafaring people (West Africa)" (African origin).

Are Charley and Kru boy or girl names?

Charley is primarily a boy name. Kru is primarily a boy name.

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