Dave vs Kru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dave

Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

English American European

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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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Dave Rank #2,019

Kru Rank #1,877

Kru is more popular, ranked #1877 vs #2019 for Dave.

Is Dave or Kru more popular?

Kru is more popular, ranked #1877 compared to Dave at #2019 in the United States.

What do Dave and Kru mean?

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

Are Dave and Kru boy or girl names?

Dave is primarily a boy name. Kru is primarily a boy name.