Kru vs Mayer

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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Mayer

Boy #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

Cultural Roots

Jewish German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,834
Total SSA Count: 88
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

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Popularity Comparison

Kru Rank #1,877

Mayer Rank #1,834

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #1877 for Kru.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kru or Mayer more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Kru at #1877 in the United States.

What do Kru and Mayer mean?

Kru means "member of the Kru seafaring people (West Africa)" (African origin). Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin).

Are Kru and Mayer boy or girl names?

Kru is primarily a boy name. Mayer is primarily a boy name.

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