Darryl vs Kru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darryl

Boy #1,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (Norman place name)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,803
Total SSA Count: 91
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Trevon Kodi Kallum Jyaire

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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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Darryl Rank #1,803

Kru Rank #1,877

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #1877 for Kru.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darryl or Kru more popular?

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Kru at #1877 in the United States.

What do Darryl and Kru mean?

Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin). Kru means "member of the Kru seafaring people (West Africa)" (African origin).

Are Darryl and Kru boy or girl names?

Darryl is primarily a boy name. Kru is primarily a boy name.

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