Kru vs Clive

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kru

Boy #1,877 Most Popular 1 Syllable

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

Origin: African

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Boy #2,057 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near a steep bank"

Origin: Old English

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Kru Rank #1,877

Clive Rank #2,057

Kru is more popular, ranked #1877 vs #2057 for Clive.

Is Kru or Clive more popular?

Kru is more popular, ranked #1877 compared to Clive at #2057 in the United States.

What do Kru and Clive mean?

Kru means "member of the Kru seafaring people (West Africa)" (African origin). Clive means "one who lives near a steep bank" (Old English origin).

Are Kru and Clive boy or girl names?

Kru is primarily a boy name. Clive is primarily a boy name.