Crew
Crew: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Crew
Root meaning: “weir”
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
Etymology
From Crewe in Cheshire, Old Welsh criu (“weir”).
How popular is Crew?
Since 1880, 71 girls and 12,509 boys in the U.S. have been named Crew (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7721 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #250 in 2024. In 2025 it ranked #256 for boys, with 1,362 babies given the name.
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Crew FAQ
What does the name Crew mean?
Crew traces back to a root meaning "weir". A male given name transferred from the surname. From Crewe in Cheshire, Old Welsh criu (“weir”).
What is the origin of the name Crew?
Crew is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Crew?
Since 1880, 71 girls and 12,509 boys in the U.S. have been named Crew (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #7721 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #250 in 2024. In 2025 it ranked #256 for boys, with 1,362 babies given the name.
Is Crew a boy or girl name?
Crew is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 71 girls and 12,509 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.