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Morris vs Kru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Morris

Boy #1,873 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Moorish, dark-complexioned"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,873
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Morris Rank #1,873
Kru Rank #1,877

Morris is more popular, ranked #1873 vs #1877 for Kru.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Morris or Kru more popular?

Morris is more popular, ranked #1873 compared to Kru at #1877 in the United States.

What do Morris and Kru mean?

Morris means "Moorish, dark-complexioned" (Latin origin). Kru means "member of the Kru seafaring people (West Africa)" (African origin).

Are Morris and Kru boy or girl names?

Morris is primarily a boy name. Kru is primarily a boy name.

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