Boy Name
Crawford
Crawford means “Ford”. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Crawford? It is a boy name whose meaning is "Ford", and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Carver.
Crawford meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Ford
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Crawford as C·R·A·W·F·O·R·D, with 8 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Crawford is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Crawford variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Crawforda, Crawforde, Crawfordy, Crawfor.
- Nicknames: Craw and C.
- Middle names: Pair Crawford with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Crawford middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Carver, Clifford, Cord, Corbett, Cristian — full picks on the sibling names for Crawford guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Crawford? Browse our names like Crawford guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
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Frequently asked about Crawford
What does the name Crawford mean?
Crawford means "Ford". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Crawford is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Crawford?
The exact origin of Crawford is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Crawford?
Crawford has 8 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Crawford a boy's or girl's name?
Crawford is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Crawford in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Crawford sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Crawford?
Names that share Crawford's sound and style include Carver, Clifford, Cord, Corbett, Cristian.
What middle names pair well with Crawford?
Good middle-name fits for Crawford pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Crawford is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Crawford is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Crawford?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Crawford share its rhythm without rhyming — Carver, Clifford, Cord all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.