Crawford vs Espen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Espen

Boy #3,690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine bear, god-bear"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Norwegian Scandinavian Danish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,690
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Espi

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Crawford Rank #2,580
Espen Rank #3,690

Crawford is more popular, ranked #2580 vs #3690 for Espen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Crawford ___

  • Crawford James
  • Crawford Lee
  • Crawford William
  • Crawford Thomas
  • Crawford Scott
  • Crawford Reid

Espen ___

  • Espen James
  • Espen William
  • Espen Lee
  • Espen John
  • Espen Cole
  • Espen Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Crawford

Sutton Fletcher Harrison Waverly Emerson

If you choose Espen

Signe Astrid Gunnar Leif Sigrid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crawford or Espen more popular?

Crawford is more popular, ranked #2580 compared to Espen at #3690 in the United States.

What do Crawford and Espen mean?

Crawford means "crow crossing" (Old English origin). Espen means "divine bear, god-bear" (Old Norse origin).

Are Crawford and Espen boy or girl names?

Crawford is primarily a boy name. Espen is primarily a boy name.

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