Edson vs Kru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edson

Boy #1,835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English (patronymic)

Cultural Roots

English Brazilian Portuguese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,835
Total SSA Count: 88
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Journey Arnold Dan Flint

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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

Edson Rank #1,835

Kru Rank #1,877

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 vs #1877 for Kru.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edson or Kru more popular?

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 compared to Kru at #1877 in the United States.

What do Edson and Kru mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Kru means "member of the Kru seafaring people (West Africa)" (African origin).

Are Edson and Kru boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Kru is primarily a boy name.

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