Colton vs Crew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colton

Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#98
Total SSA Count
3,588
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Colt

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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

Colton Rank #98
Crew Rank #250

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 vs #250 for Crew.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Colton ___

  • Colton James
  • Colton Lee
  • Colton Wayne
  • Colton Blake
  • Colton Reid
  • Colton Thomas

Crew ___

  • Crew James
  • Crew Austin
  • Crew Walker
  • Crew Reid
  • Crew Allen
  • Crew Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Crew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colton or Crew more popular?

Colton is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Crew at #250 in the United States.

What do Colton and Crew mean?

Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin). Crew means "group, team, company of people" (Old French via English origin).

Are Colton and Crew boy or girl names?

Colton is primarily a boy name. Crew is primarily a boy name.

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