Kru vs Darryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Darryl

Boy #1,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (Norman place name)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,803
Total SSA Count: 91
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kru Rank #1,877

Darryl Rank #1,803

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #1877 for Kru.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kru or Darryl more popular?

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Kru at #1877 in the United States.

What do Kru and Darryl mean?

Kru means "member of the Kru seafaring people (West Africa)" (African origin). Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Kru and Darryl boy or girl names?

Kru is primarily a boy name. Darryl is primarily a boy name.

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