Crew vs Ellis

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

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Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#273
Total SSA Count
1,250
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Crew Rank #250
Ellis Rank #273

Crew is more popular, ranked #250 vs #273 for Ellis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Crew ___

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

Ellis ___

  • Ellis James
  • Ellis Thomas
  • Ellis Reid
  • Ellis Cole
  • Ellis Grant
  • Ellis Finn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Crew

Knox True Bear Arrow Story

If you choose Ellis

Wren Nora Iris Cora Theo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crew or Ellis more popular?

Crew is more popular, ranked #250 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Crew and Ellis mean?

Crew means "group, team, company of people" (Old French via English origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Crew and Ellis boy or girl names?

Crew is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.

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