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Kru vs Koby

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

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Koby

Boy #2,066 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,066
Total SSA Count
73
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kru Rank #1,877
Koby Rank #2,066

Kru is more popular, ranked #1877 vs #2066 for Koby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kru or Koby more popular?

Kru is more popular, ranked #1877 compared to Koby at #2066 in the United States.

What do Kru and Koby mean?

Kru means "member of the Kru seafaring people (West Africa)" (African origin). Koby means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kru and Koby boy or girl names?

Kru is primarily a boy name. Koby is primarily a boy name.

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