Mayer vs Kru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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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

Mayer Rank #1,834

Kru Rank #1,877

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mayer or Kru more popular?

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

What do Mayer and Kru mean?

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

Are Mayer and Kru boy or girl names?

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

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