"increase, growth"
Origin: Old French
Language: English
Crue
Boy Name
#631 Most Popular
Rising
1 Syllable
Short, bold, and radiating rock-and-roll energy
English
American
Bold
Modern
Strong
Unique
Playful
Meaning & Origin
Things to Know About This Name
- Associated with heavy metal band Motley Crue, known for excess and controversy
The Story of Crue
Crue is an alternate spelling of Crew, derived from the Old French creue meaning an increase or a group of people working together, ultimately from croistre (to grow). As a given name, Crue has emerged alongside Crew as part of the modern trend of using strong, short, action-oriented words as boys names. The -ue spelling variant gives it visual distinctiveness and a rock-and-roll edge.
Crue gained attention as a given name in the 2010s alongside Crew, both benefiting from the trend toward short, impactful masculine names. The spelling variation Crue inevitably evokes Motley Crue, adding rock-and-roll counterculture associations that appeal to music-loving parents.
Beyond its word meaning, Crue strongly evokes Motley Crue, the legendary American heavy metal band formed in 1981, known for their hard-living lifestyle and the memoir The Dirt, later adapted into a Netflix film.
Fun Facts
- Motley Crue's band name is based on Motley Crew, meaning a diverse or disreputable group of people
- The name Crew entered the US top 1000 boys names in 2017, with Crue following as a rock-influenced alternative spelling
Crue in Other Languages
French
Crue
German
Crue
Italian
Crue
Spanish
Crue
Japanese
Kuruu
Famous People Named Crue
C
Crew Gaines
Other
2018
Son of HGTV stars Chip and Joanna Gaines, whose birth in 2018 sparked widespread interest in the name Crew and Crue
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity Rank
- #631
- Total SSA Count
- 444
- Cultural Origins
- English American
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Alternative Spellings
Pairs Well With
Crue James
Crue Michael
Crue Lee
Crue Blake
Crue Cole
Sibling Names
Also a Girl Name
Crue is also used as a girl name, ranked #10439.
View Crue as a girl name →Similar Names
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Frequently Asked Questions About Crue
What does the name Crue mean?
"increase, growth" (from Old French). Crue is an alternate spelling of Crew, derived from the Old French creue meaning an increase or a group of people working together, ultimately from croistre (to grow). As a given name, Crue has emerged alongside Crew as part of the modern trend of using strong, short, action-oriented words as boys names. The -ue spelling variant gives it visual distinctiveness and a rock-and-roll edge.
What is the origin of the name Crue?
Crue has Old French, English, and American origins. In Old French, it means "increase, growth".
Is Crue a boy or girl name?
Crue is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #631. As a girl name, it is ranked #10439. Crue is more commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Crue?
Crue is currently ranked #631 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are good middle names for Crue?
Popular middle name pairings include Crue James, Crue Michael, Crue Lee, Crue Blake, and Crue Cole.
What are good sibling names for Crue?
Names that pair well with Crue as siblings include Jett, Knox, Ryker, Rebel, and Lux.
How many syllables does Crue have?
Crue has 1 syllable, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Crue a common or rare name?
Crue is moderately common, ranked #631 for boys in the US. You will encounter it, but it stands out.
About the Name Crue
Crue is a boy name with English and American origins . The name means "increase, growth" in Old French .
Is Crue a boy or girl name? Crue is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #631 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #10,439. Crue is more commonly used as a boy name.
Crue is currently ranked #631 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Crue has 1 syllable, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Alternative spellings of Crue include Cruz, Cru, Cruze . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.