Garrison vs Kru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Garrison

Boy #1,799 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Garret, son of the spear bearer"

Origin: Germanic/English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,799
Total SSA Count: 91
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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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

Garrison Rank #1,799

Kru Rank #1,877

Garrison is more popular, ranked #1799 vs #1877 for Kru.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garrison or Kru more popular?

Garrison is more popular, ranked #1799 compared to Kru at #1877 in the United States.

What do Garrison and Kru mean?

Garrison means "son of Garret, son of the spear bearer" (Germanic/English origin). Kru means "member of the Kru seafaring people (West Africa)" (African origin).

Are Garrison and Kru boy or girl names?

Garrison is primarily a boy name. Kru is primarily a boy name.

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