Ellison vs Kru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellison

Boy #2,058 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Ellis"

Origin: English

English American

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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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Ellison Rank #2,058

Kru Rank #1,877

Kru is more popular, ranked #1877 vs #2058 for Ellison.

Is Ellison or Kru more popular?

Kru is more popular, ranked #1877 compared to Ellison at #2058 in the United States.

What do Ellison and Kru mean?

Ellison means "son of Ellis" (English origin). Kru means "member of the Kru seafaring people (West Africa)" (African origin).

Are Ellison and Kru boy or girl names?

Ellison is primarily a boy name. Kru is primarily a boy name.