Mackenzie vs Kru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mackenzie

Boy #1,867 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Kenneth / son of Coinneach"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,867
Total SSA Count: 86
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Garrison Syrus Harper Jakhari

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Mackenzie Rank #1,867

Kru Rank #1,877

Mackenzie is more popular, ranked #1867 vs #1877 for Kru.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mackenzie or Kru more popular?

Mackenzie is more popular, ranked #1867 compared to Kru at #1877 in the United States.

What do Mackenzie and Kru mean?

Mackenzie means "son of Kenneth / son of Coinneach" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kru means "member of the Kru seafaring people (West Africa)" (African origin).

Are Mackenzie and Kru boy or girl names?

Mackenzie is primarily a boy name. Kru is primarily a boy name.

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