Crawford

At a Glance

Meaning

Crow's ford — a river crossing frequented by crows

Origin

Old English (Scottish surname/place name)

Gender

Used for both boys and girls

Pronunciation

KRAW-ferdListen

Crawford traces back to Old English, where crāwe (crow) and ford (river crossing) combined into 'crow's ford' — a river crossing frequented by crows. It started out as a Scottish surname and place name. You may run into the claim that it means 'crow's passing,' but that's not accurate — the Old English roots point to a place, not a passing.

Meaning & Origin of Crawford

Meaning: Crow's ford — a river crossing frequented by crows.

Origin: Old English (Scottish surname/place name).

A common claim: crow's passing Actually: Wiktionary traces Crawford to Old English crāwe ('crow') + ford ('river crossing') — 'crow's ford,' not 'crow's passing.'

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Crawford

Popularity of Crawford

Crawford hit its high point on the SSA list in 1896, ranking #443 with 20 babies given the name; by 2024 it had dropped to #2557, even though the count was higher at 52.

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FAQ

What does the name Crawford mean?

Crow’s ford — a river crossing frequented by crows. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Crawford?

Crawford is pronounced KRAW-ferd (IPA: /ˈkrɔːfərd/).

Is Crawford a popular name right now?

Crawford peaked at #443 in 1896 and is ranked #2557 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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