Crew

At a Glance

Meaning

Weir — a river dam or fish-trap

Origin

Welsh (via the place name Crewe, Cheshire)

Gender

Boy

Pronunciation

KROOListen

Crew is a modern, minimalist boy's name pronounced KROO. Its documented root traces back to the Welsh place name Crewe, Cheshire, from an Old Welsh word for a weir — a river dam or fish-trap. Many people assume Crew means 'a group of people,' since it matches that common noun, but that's not where the name actually comes from.

Meaning & Origin of Crew

Meaning: Weir — a river dam or fish-trap.

Origin: Welsh (via the place name Crewe, Cheshire).

A common claim: a group of people or companions Actually: Widely taken to mean 'a group of people,' matching the common noun — but the given name's documented root is the place name Crewe, from an Old Welsh word for a weir, unrelated to that noun.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Crew

Popularity of Crew

Crew hit its highest point on record in 2024, ranking #250 on the SSA list with 1,413 boys given the name — and that same year is both its latest and its peak rank across the tracked 1995-2024 span.

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• Archer
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FAQ

What does the name Crew mean?

Weir — a river dam or fish-trap. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Crew?

Crew is pronounced KROO (IPA: /ˈkruː/).

Is Crew a popular name right now?

Crew is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #250 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1995–2024.)

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