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Brooks vs Crew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brooks

Boy #67 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"one who lives near a brook"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#67
Total SSA Count
4,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Crew

Boy #250 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"group, team, company of people"

Origin: Old French via English

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#250
Total SSA Count
1,413
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Brooks Rank #67
Crew Rank #250

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 vs #250 for Crew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brooks or Crew more popular?

Brooks is more popular, ranked #67 compared to Crew at #250 in the United States.

What do Brooks and Crew mean?

Brooks means "one who lives near a brook" (Old English origin). Crew means "group, team, company of people" (Old French via English origin).

Are Brooks and Crew boy or girl names?

Brooks is primarily a boy name. Crew is primarily a boy name.

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