Kru vs Edson

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

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Edson

Boy #1,835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English (patronymic)

Cultural Roots

English Brazilian Portuguese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,835
Total SSA Count: 88
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kru Rank #1,877

Edson Rank #1,835

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 vs #1877 for Kru.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kru or Edson more popular?

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 compared to Kru at #1877 in the United States.

What do Kru and Edson mean?

Kru means "member of the Kru seafaring people (West Africa)" (African origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Kru and Edson boy or girl names?

Kru is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.

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