Crate
Pronunciation: [ kr-AYT ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,738
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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"wide, broad"
#38,749 in US
Old French origin
"one who lives or works in the forest"
#38,659 in US
Portuguese origin
"joyful, lucky"
#38,658 in US
Persian/Modern origin
"possibly from Darius meaning good, ki..."
#38,872 in US
Old English (hlud + hlaw) origin
"from the hill by the loud river"
#38,683 in US
Norman French origin
"wolf"
#38,681 in US
Old English (heord + wic) origin
"Herd farm or livestock enclosure"
#38,650 in US
Greek botanical origin
"nourishing, restorative (plant name c..."
#38,853 in US
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About the Name Crate
Crate is a boy name .
Crate is currently ranked #38,738 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Crate include Cra, Cry, Crie, and Crakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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