Ralf vs Kru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,528
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
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

Popularity Comparison

Ralf Rank #32,528
Kru Rank #1,877

Kru is more popular, ranked #1877 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Kru more popular?

Kru is more popular, ranked #1877 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Kru mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Kru means "member of the Kru seafaring people (West Africa)" (African origin).

Are Ralf and Kru boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Kru is primarily a boy name.

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