Kru vs Marlo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kru

Boy #1,877 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"member of the Kru seafaring people (West Africa)"

Origin: African

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Boy #1,696 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"remnants of the lake"

Origin: Old English

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Kru Rank #1,877

Marlo Rank #1,696

Marlo is more popular, ranked #1696 vs #1877 for Kru.

Is Kru or Marlo more popular?

Marlo is more popular, ranked #1696 compared to Kru at #1877 in the United States.

What do Kru and Marlo mean?

Kru means "member of the Kru seafaring people (West Africa)" (African origin). Marlo means "remnants of the lake" (Old English origin).

Are Kru and Marlo boy or girl names?

Kru is primarily a boy name. Marlo is primarily a boy name.