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River vs Crew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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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

River Rank #112
Crew Rank #250

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is River or Crew more popular?

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

What do River and Crew mean?

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

Are River and Crew boy or girl names?

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

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