Kru vs Gene

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

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,910 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"well-born, of noble descent"

Origin: Greek

American English French

15 High Risk

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Kru Rank #1,877

Gene Rank #1,910

Kru is more popular, ranked #1877 vs #1910 for Gene.

Is Kru or Gene more popular?

Kru is more popular, ranked #1877 compared to Gene at #1910 in the United States.

What do Kru and Gene mean?

Kru means "member of the Kru seafaring people (West Africa)" (African origin). Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin).

Are Kru and Gene boy or girl names?

Kru is primarily a boy name. Gene is primarily a boy name.