Kru vs Holt

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

All Clear

Holt

Boy #1,918 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small forest, wooded grove"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,918
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kru Rank #1,877
Holt Rank #1,918

Kru is more popular, ranked #1877 vs #1918 for Holt.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kru or Holt more popular?

Kru is more popular, ranked #1877 compared to Holt at #1918 in the United States.

What do Kru and Holt mean?

Kru means "member of the Kru seafaring people (West Africa)" (African origin). Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin).

Are Kru and Holt boy or girl names?

Kru is primarily a boy name. Holt is primarily a boy name.

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