Kru vs Ames

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kru

Boy #1,877 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"member of the Kru seafaring people (West Africa)"

Origin: African

African American American

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Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Kru Rank #1,877

Ames Rank #2,018

Kru is more popular, ranked #1877 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Kru or Ames more popular?

Kru is more popular, ranked #1877 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Kru and Ames mean?

Kru means "member of the Kru seafaring people (West Africa)" (African origin). Ames means "friend" (Old French origin).

Are Kru and Ames boy or girl names?

Kru is primarily a boy name. Ames is primarily a boy name.