Sire vs Kru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sire

Boy #1,681 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lord, father, sovereign"

Origin: Old French

American African 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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Sire Rank #1,681

Kru Rank #1,877

Sire is more popular, ranked #1681 vs #1877 for Kru.

Is Sire or Kru more popular?

Sire is more popular, ranked #1681 compared to Kru at #1877 in the United States.

What do Sire and Kru mean?

Sire means "lord, father, sovereign" (Old French origin). Kru means "member of the Kru seafaring people (West Africa)" (African origin).

Are Sire and Kru boy or girl names?

Sire is primarily a boy name. Kru is primarily a boy name.