Kru vs Canon

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 #1,929 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule, measuring rod"

Origin: Greek

American English

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Kru Rank #1,877

Canon Rank #1,929

Kru is more popular, ranked #1877 vs #1929 for Canon.

Is Kru or Canon more popular?

Kru is more popular, ranked #1877 compared to Canon at #1929 in the United States.

What do Kru and Canon mean?

Kru means "member of the Kru seafaring people (West Africa)" (African origin). Canon means "rule, measuring rod" (Greek origin).

Are Kru and Canon boy or girl names?

Kru is primarily a boy name. Canon is primarily a boy name.