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Eric vs Crew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian English German French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#252
Total SSA Count
1,402
Syllables
2
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

Eric Rank #252
Crew Rank #250

Crew is more popular, ranked #250 vs #252 for Eric.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eric or Crew more popular?

Crew is more popular, ranked #250 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Crew mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Crew means "group, team, company of people" (Old French via English origin).

Are Eric and Crew boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Crew is primarily a boy name.

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