Marlin vs Kru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlin

Boy #1,945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk"

Origin: Germanic

English American

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Boy #1,877 Most Popular 1 Syllable

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

Origin: African

African American American

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Marlin Rank #1,945

Kru Rank #1,877

Kru is more popular, ranked #1877 vs #1945 for Marlin.

Is Marlin or Kru more popular?

Kru is more popular, ranked #1877 compared to Marlin at #1945 in the United States.

What do Marlin and Kru mean?

Marlin means "little hawk" (Germanic origin). Kru means "member of the Kru seafaring people (West Africa)" (African origin).

Are Marlin and Kru boy or girl names?

Marlin is primarily a boy name. Kru is primarily a boy name.