Crew vs Reed

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Crew Rank #250
Reed Rank #422

Crew is more popular, ranked #250 vs #422 for Reed.

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

Reed ___

  • Reed Alexander
  • Reed Thomas
  • Reed William
  • Reed Henry
  • Reed James
  • Reed Elliott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Crew

Knox True Bear Arrow Story

If you choose Reed

Sage Wren Finn Gray Briar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crew or Reed more popular?

Crew is more popular, ranked #250 compared to Reed at #422 in the United States.

What do Crew and Reed mean?

Crew means "group, team, company of people" (Old French via English origin). Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin).

Are Crew and Reed boy or girl names?

Crew is primarily a boy name. Reed is primarily a boy name.

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