Boy
English
1 syllable
Crew
KROO
/kruː/
"Team" — a bold modern name evoking camaraderie, loyalty, and collective strength
Crew is a modern English given name derived from the word for a group working together, with roots in Old French creue meaning an increase or growth. It rose as a given name in the early 21st century, favored by parents seeking short, punchy names with a sense of vitality. The name conveys teamwork, adventure, and masculine energy.
Quick Facts
Letters4
SyllablesCrew
GenderBoy
OriginEnglish
Root Wordcrewe
MeaningTeam, group of people
PopularityUncommon
Peak Year2020
Trend
↑ Rising
Name DayMarch 12
Nicknames
CruC
About the Name Crew
Crew means a team or group of people working together, from Old French creue. As a name it evokes camaraderie and collective strength.
Crew is a modern English given name that also references the town of Crewe in Cheshire, England, though its primary appeal is as a word name.
Crew is rising in popularity, particularly in the US, as part of a trend toward short, strong one-syllable boy names.
Crew James, Crew Alexander, and Crew William are strong pairings that balance the brief first name with classic middle names.
Crews are seen as energetic, team-oriented, and bold — natural leaders who thrive in collaborative environments.
Crew is spelled C-R-E-W. Some families use the spelling Crue, though Crew is the standard form.
Personality of Crew
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Crew
Creativity
65%
Elegance
60%
Independence
72%
Intelligence
68%
Strength
85%
Warmth
78%
Famous People Named Crew
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Crew Gaines
Son of HGTV stars Chip and Joanna Gaines, bringing the name to mainstream attention
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Crew Tucker
American youth football player noted for his athleticism
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Crew Columbus
Son of film director Chris Columbus
Middle Names for Crew
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Crew
Crew James
Crew Michael
Crew Alexander
Crew William
Crew Thomas
Crew Hunter
Crew River
Crew Ford
Crew Nash
Crew Lane
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History of Crew
1300
Old French creue enters English as crew, meaning a group of soldiers or workers
1900
Crew used as a surname in parts of England and Wales
2015
Crew begins appearing on US baby name charts as a given name
2020
Popularity surges following high-profile celebrity uses of the name
Numerology & Symbolism of Crew
4
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
5
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Aries
3
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Navy Blue
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🌸
Lucky Flower
Cornflower
Crew Around the World
How Crew is written in different languages and scripts
كرو
Arabic
クルー
Japanese
Кру
Russian
크루
Korean
克鲁
Chinese
Κρου
Greek
क्रू
Hindi
קרו
Hebrew
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