Crew: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced KROO · 1 syllable
Crew means “weir”, from Welsh.
From Crewe in Cheshire, Old Welsh criu (“weir”).
- Meaning
- weir
- Origin
- Welsh
- Pronunciation
- KROO
- US rank (2025)
- #256
- US babies a year
- about 1,833 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Crew?
Crew was the #256 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,362 babies. It’s rising: up 350% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #256 |
| Canada | #667 |
| Australia | #913 |
How old are people named Crew?
Half of US adults named Crew are older than 20; most are between 18 and 28. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Crew
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Maddox
- Jhett
- Briggs
- Zakai
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Questions about Crew
What does the name Crew mean?
Crew means “weir”. It comes from Welsh.
How do you pronounce Crew?
Crew is pronounced KROO.
How popular is the name Crew?
Crew was the #256 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,362 babies. It’s rising: up 350% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Crew?
Half of US adults named Crew are older than 20. Most are between 18 and 28.