Crew vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Crew Rank #250
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #250 for Crew.

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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Crew

Knox True Bear Arrow Story

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crew or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Crew at #250 in the United States.

What do Crew and James mean?

Crew means "group, team, company of people" (Old French via English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Crew and James boy or girl names?

Crew is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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