Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Crew

Crew is a Welsh surname derived from a place name so-called Crewe near the Welsh-English borders. The town’s name was taken from the Welsh word “cryw” which means “weir” or “ford” in reference to a dam-like structure built across the local river used to catch fish. Crewe would have been given as a surname to folks who hailed from the town and relocated someplace else. The town of their original birthplace was meant as a unique identifier (generally for the purposes of taxation). Crewe was the first spelling of this surname which first surfaced in the 16th century. Aside from Crew’s connection to the Welsh, “crew” is also an English vocabulary word signifying a group of people working together on a common task (this is where the rowing sport crew got its name). In this case, crew comes from the Middle French word “crue” meaning “military reinforcements” (in the High Middle Ages “crew” mainly referred to a group of soldiers). The French word was ultimately borrowed from the “crescere” meaning “grow”. The word Crew brings about a sense of teamwork and production. As a masculine given name Crew is a pretty new coinage, and appears to be distinctly American.

All About the Baby Name – Crew

Personality

OF THE BOY NAME CREW

The Master Number Twenty-Two combines the traits of Twos and Fours into a powerful force. The references to The Master Builder and "large undertakings" serve to underscore the massive potential of this personality. They are extremely capable and therefore almost always successful. Twenty-Twos are courageous leaders, innovative thinkers, extremely wise and highly organized. As such, they are able to manifest something of major importance that will have a lasting impact on this world. Master Numbers carry with them a great sense of responsibility, so it can be a burden. However, Twenty-Twos are executors and action-takers. Further, this personality exhibits traits of the Twos, which brings sensitivity, spirituality and harmony, so their endeavors are likely to benefit mankind in some capacity.

Popularity

OF THE BOY NAME CREW

The name Crew just appeared on the U.S. list of names in 2011 so it’s still a very low ranking name. New to the panoply of American baby boy names, Crew is uncommon and untested. We like this name for its snappy one syllable and its teamwork spirit, but it also sounds quite preppy given its association with the sport of rowing (which seems so Ivy League).

Quick Facts

ON CREW

GENDER:

Boy

ORIGIN:

English

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

1

RANKING POPULARITY:

732

PRONUNCIATION:

KREW

SIMPLE MEANING:

Weir; also people working together, to grow

Characteristics

OF CREW

The Master Builder

Leader

Large Undertakings

Confidence

Discipline

Organization

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Crew

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME CREW

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Childrens Books

ON THE BABY NAME CREW

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Popular Songs

ON CREW

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Famous People

NAMED CREW

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Children of Famous People

NAMED CREW

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Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME CREW

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