Pharaoh vs Kru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pharaoh

Boy #1,760 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great house"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian

Ancient Egyptian African-American 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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Pharaoh Rank #1,760

Kru Rank #1,877

Pharaoh is more popular, ranked #1760 vs #1877 for Kru.

Is Pharaoh or Kru more popular?

Pharaoh is more popular, ranked #1760 compared to Kru at #1877 in the United States.

What do Pharaoh and Kru mean?

Pharaoh means "great house" (Ancient Egyptian origin). Kru means "member of the Kru seafaring people (West Africa)" (African origin).

Are Pharaoh and Kru boy or girl names?

Pharaoh is primarily a boy name. Kru is primarily a boy name.