Dan vs Kru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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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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Dan Rank #1,931

Kru Rank #1,877

Kru is more popular, ranked #1877 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Dan or Kru more popular?

Kru is more popular, ranked #1877 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Kru mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Kru means "member of the Kru seafaring people (West Africa)" (African origin).

Are Dan and Kru boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Kru is primarily a boy name.