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Crew vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#112
Total SSA Count
3,138
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Crew Rank #250
River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #250 for Crew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crew or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Crew at #250 in the United States.

What do Crew and River mean?

Crew means "group, team, company of people" (Old French via English origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Crew and River boy or girl names?

Crew is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.

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