Crew vs Maxwell

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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Maxwell

Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#182
Total SSA Count
2,021
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Max, Maxi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Crew Rank #250
Maxwell Rank #182

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 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

Maxwell ___

  • Maxwell James
  • Maxwell Thomas
  • Maxwell William
  • Maxwell Alexander
  • Maxwell Charles
  • Maxwell Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Maxwell

Eloise Charlotte Harrison Theodore Adelaide

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crew or Maxwell more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Crew at #250 in the United States.

What do Crew and Maxwell mean?

Crew means "group, team, company of people" (Old French via English origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Crew and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Crew is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.

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