Kru vs Wilmer

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

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Wilmer

Boy #1,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute fame, desired renown"

Origin: Old German

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,848
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Will, Wil

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Popularity Comparison

Kru Rank #1,877
Wilmer Rank #1,848

Wilmer is more popular, ranked #1848 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

Wilmer ___

  • Wilmer James
  • Wilmer Lee
  • Wilmer Ray
  • Wilmer Arthur
  • Wilmer Eugene
  • Wilmer Dale

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Kru

Zion Ace Dash Cruz Reign

If you choose Wilmer

Elmer Millie Clarence Mabel Eugene

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kru or Wilmer more popular?

Wilmer is more popular, ranked #1848 compared to Kru at #1877 in the United States.

What do Kru and Wilmer mean?

Kru means "member of the Kru seafaring people (West Africa)" (African origin). Wilmer means "resolute fame, desired renown" (Old German origin).

Are Kru and Wilmer boy or girl names?

Kru is primarily a boy name. Wilmer is primarily a boy name.

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