Craig vs Kru

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Craig

Boy #1,840 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rocky cliff, crag"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (creag)

Cultural Roots

Scottish Welsh British American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,840
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cra, Cry, Crie

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

Craig Rank #1,840
Kru Rank #1,877

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 vs #1877 for Kru.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Craig ___

  • Craig James
  • Craig Lee
  • Craig Anthony
  • Craig Michael
  • Craig Thomas
  • Craig David

Kru ___

  • Kru James
  • Kru Alexander
  • Kru Isaiah
  • Kru Elijah
  • Kru Michael
  • Kru David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Craig

Scott Debra Kevin Donna Duncan

If you choose Kru

Zion Ace Dash Cruz Reign

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Craig or Kru more popular?

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 compared to Kru at #1877 in the United States.

What do Craig and Kru mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Kru means "member of the Kru seafaring people (West Africa)" (African origin).

Are Craig and Kru boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Kru is primarily a boy name.

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