Crew Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: In Latin, Crew means “chariot”​

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A Deep Dive

Crew Overview

Meaning

A band, force of armed men

Gender

Boy

Origin

English, Latin

Etymology

Derived from the Old English word “crewe,” meaning “fortress” or “castle,” and the Welsh word “criw,” meaning “group” or “gang,”

Pronunciation

/kruː/

Popularity

Crew has seen increasing use in the USA, admired for its modern and unique sound. In 2023, Crew ranked #260 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

4 letters

Numerology

22 (Influential, Visionary, Powerful)

Name Styles

Modern, Cool, Short

Associated Traits

Modern, adventurous, cohesive
A Deep Dive

Crew Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Cru, Crewe, Cruze, Creweigh, Crue

Common Nicknames

Cee, Rue, Crewsy, Crewie, Rew

Diminutives

Cre, Roo, C, R, Crewie

Famous People

  • Crew Powell
    (American Child Actor)
  • Crew Scott
    (American Baseball Player)
  • Crew Harrison
    (British Tech Entrepreneur)
  • Crew Simmons
    (American Indie Musician)
  • Crew Johnson
    (Australian Chef)
  • Crew McDaniel
    (Canadian Photographer)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • "The Crew"
    (Film)
  • Crew Gaines
    ("Fixer Upper," TV Series)
  • "The Crew"
    (TV Series)
  • Crew
    ("Fire Force," Anime Series)
  • "The Crew"
    (Video Game)
  • Crew
    (Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," TV Series)
  • Crew Jones
    ("Rad," Film)
  • "Crew Love"
    (Song by Drake)

Places

  • Crew Lake
    (Louisiana, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Crew?

Crew means “a group of people who work together.” The name often implies a sense of teamwork, leadership, and camaraderie.

What Is the Origin of The Name Crew?

The name Crew has both English and Welsh origins. In English, it is derived from the Old English word “crewe” meaning “fortress” or “castle.” In Welsh, it comes from the word “criw,” which also means “group” or “gang,” channeling a sense of unity and collective effort.

Crew Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Crew in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2662021#2552022#2602023
Top 3 Rankings#2552022#2602023#2662021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Crew

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023260
(-5 from 2022)
1316
(-35 from 2022)
0.07187
2022255
(+11 from 2021)
1351
(+46 from 2021)
0.07213
2021266
(+18 from 2020)
1305
(+117 from 2020)
0.06965
2020284
(+54 from 2019)
1188
(+193 from 2019)
0.06423
2019338
(+240 from 2018)
995
(+517 from 2018)
0.05178
2018578
(+137 from 2017)
478
(+138 from 2017)
0.02459
2017715
(+16 from 2016)
340
(+5 from 2016)
0.01718
2016731
(-14 from 2015)
335
(-11 from 2015)
0.01654
2015717
(-32 from 2014)
346
(-22 from 2014)
0.01692
2014685
(+52 from 2013)
368
(+51 from 2013)
0.01796
2013737
(+35 from 2012)
317
(+23 from 2012)
0.01569
2012772
(+170 from 2011)
294
(+84 from 2011)
0.01449
2011942
(+67 from 2010)
210
(+16 from 2010)
0.01034
20101009
(+231 from 2009)
194
(+50 from 2009)
0.00944
20091240
(+121 from 2008)
144
(+19 from 2008)
0.00679
20081361
(+231 from 2007)
125
(+27 from 2007)
0.00573
20071592
(+106 from 2006)
98
(+15 from 2006)
0.00442
20061698
(+667 from 2005)
83
(+34 from 2005)
0.00379
20052365
(+124 from 2004)
49
(+5 from 2004)
0.00230
20042489
(+1349 from 2003)
44
(+22 from 2003)
0.00208
20033838
(-1021 from 2002)
22
(-11 from 2002)
0.00105
20022817
(+504 from 2001)
33
(+7 from 2001)
0.00160
20013321
(+1251 from 2000)
26
(+10 from 2000)
0.00126
20004572
(+745 from 1999)
16
(+4 from 1999)
0.00077
19995317
(-905 from 1998)
12
(-3 from 1998)
0.00059
19984412
(+1230 from 1997)
15
(+5 from 1997)
0.00074
19975642
(+3371 from 1996)
10
(+5 from 1996)
0.00050
19969013
(-1223 from 1995)
5
(-1 from 1995)
0.00025
19957790
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00030
19940
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0
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0.0000
19930
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0.0000
19920
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19910
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19900
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0.0000
19890
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0.0000
19880
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19870
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19860
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19850
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American States Popularity Rankings for Crew

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#1202021#952022#1192023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#3912021#4842022#3722023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1842021#1372022#1522023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#4882021#5112022#5162023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2402021#1832022#1762023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#2452021#3452022#2732023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#2042021#2212022#1882023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1832021#1882022#2032023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3632021#3542022#3102023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#2742021#2712022#2482023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3112021#2162022#2792023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#2562021#2342022#2732023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1722021#1882022#1812023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1662021#1402022#2082023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#2222021#1842022#2742023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#2682021#1452022#2262023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1842021#1902022#1532023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#1172021#1272022#1302023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#1192021#1062022#1652023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#3322021#3032022#3512023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#4312021#4072022#3842023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2212021#1862022#1082023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#1832021#3042022#2552023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2252021#1792022#1562023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2562021#3562022#2512023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#2002021#1832022#2102023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#2932021#3402022#2462023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2382021#2612022#2682023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3222021#2542022#3062023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#3252021#2432022#2612023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#2522021#3102022#3372023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#2672021#2832022#3112023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1722021#1132022#1572023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3082021#2602022#3392023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1882021#1952022#1222023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#3662021#6362022#4522023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#1922021#1192022#1472023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1692021#1222022#1832023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#4302021#3032022#3452023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#5222021#3672022#3962023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#3352021#4092022#3932023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1672019#1792021#1522022

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1402021#1412022#1852023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2192021#2452022#1402023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2132021#1742022

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2092021#1842023

Popularity Rankings for Crew in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#4442021#4592022#3202023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Crew a Name for Boys or Girls?

Crew is commonly given to boys, symbolizing leadership and unity, but can be unisex.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Crew

Crew in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Crew Powell (Child Actor, born 2009): An American child actor featured in several commercials and TV shows.
  • Crew Scott (Athlete, born 1995): An American professional baseball player in the minor leagues.
  • Crew Harrison (Entrepreneur, born 1985): A British tech entrepreneur who founded several successful startups.
  • Crew Simmons (Musician, born 1990): An American indie musician and lead vocalist of a popular indie band.
  • Crew Johnson (Chef, born 1978): An Australian chef renowned for his innovative culinary style and appearances on cooking shows.
  • Crew McDaniel (Photographer, born 1982): A Canadian photographer whose work has been showcased in several international exhibitions.
  • Crew Anderson (Journalist, born 1965): An American journalist and news anchor with a career spanning several decades.
  • Crew Douglas (Author, born 1975): A British author celebrated for his best-selling science fiction novels.
  • "The Crew" (2000 Film): Follows four retired mobsters who plan one last heist to solve their financial problems.
  • Crew Gaines ("Fixer Upper," 2013 TV Series): The youngest son of Chip and Joanna Gaines, who often makes adorable appearances on the show.
  • "The Crew" (2021 TV Series): Centers on a NASCAR team as they navigate changes brought by a new boss.
  • Crew ("Fire Force," 2019 Anime Series): A group of specialized firefighters with unique abilities who combat infernal creatures.
  • "The Crew" (2015 Video Game): An open-world racing game that takes players on a high-speed adventure across the United States.
  • Crew ("Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.," 2013 TV Series): Refers to the team of agents working under Phil Coulson to handle strange and dangerous cases.
  • Crew Jones ("Rad," 1986 Film): A young BMX racer aiming to win the Helltrack race and make his dreams come true.
  • "Crew Love" (2011 Song by Drake): A popular song featuring The Weeknd, exploring themes of loyalty and companionship.
  • Crew Street (Dublin, Ireland): A central street in Dublin known for its vibrant cultural scene.
  • Crew Lake (Louisiana, USA): A natural lake popular for fishing and outdoor activities.
  • Crew Drive (Alaska, USA): A scenic drive offering stunning views of the Alaskan wilderness.
  • Crew Club (Sydney, New South Wales, Australia): A popular social club located on the Sydney waterfront.
  • Crew Point (Cornwall, England, UK): A picturesque coastal point renowned for its stunning views.
  • Crew Gardens (Ontario, Canada): A public garden known for its diverse plant species.
  • Crew Park (Texas, USA): A large public park with numerous recreational facilities.
  • Crew River (Queensland, Australia): A river ideal for kayaking and nature exploration.

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