Von vs Kru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Von

Boy #1,999 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from, of (noble German particle)"

Origin: German

German 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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Von Rank #1,999

Kru Rank #1,877

Kru is more popular, ranked #1877 vs #1999 for Von.

Is Von or Kru more popular?

Kru is more popular, ranked #1877 compared to Von at #1999 in the United States.

What do Von and Kru mean?

Von means "from, of (noble German particle)" (German origin). Kru means "member of the Kru seafaring people (West Africa)" (African origin).

Are Von and Kru boy or girl names?

Von is primarily a boy name. Kru is primarily a boy name.