Kru vs Mackenzie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Kru Rank #1,877
Mackenzie Rank #200

Mackenzie is more popular, ranked #200 vs #1877 for Kru.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kru ___

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

Mackenzie ___

  • Mackenzie Grace
  • Mackenzie Mae
  • Mackenzie Elizabeth
  • Mackenzie Rose
  • Mackenzie Brooke
  • Mackenzie Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kru or Mackenzie more popular?

Mackenzie is more popular, ranked #200 compared to Kru at #1877 in the United States.

What do Kru and Mackenzie mean?

Kru means "member of the Kru seafaring people (West Africa)" (African origin). Mackenzie means "son of Kenneth" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Kru and Mackenzie boy or girl names?

Kru is primarily a boy name. Mackenzie is primarily a girl name.

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