Flint vs Kru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flint

Boy #1,981 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hard grey quartz, fire-making stone"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,981
Total SSA Count: 79
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

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Jru Cai Buckley Oaklee

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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

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Flint Rank #1,981

Kru Rank #1,877

Kru is more popular, ranked #1877 vs #1981 for Flint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flint or Kru more popular?

Kru is more popular, ranked #1877 compared to Flint at #1981 in the United States.

What do Flint and Kru mean?

Flint means "hard grey quartz, fire-making stone" (Old English origin). Kru means "member of the Kru seafaring people (West Africa)" (African origin).

Are Flint and Kru boy or girl names?

Flint is primarily a boy name. Kru is primarily a boy name.

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