Crow

♂ Boy

Pronounced KROH /ˈkroʊ/Medium

Meaning: A word-name from 'crow', the clever black bird, from Old English 'crawe'. A bold nature-and-bird name, also a surname; we note this word origin honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold nature name: Crow names the clever black bird (said 'KROH'). Striking and word-flavored, we note.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningA word-name from 'crow', the clever black bird, from Old English 'crawe'. A bold nature-and-bird name, also a surname; we note this word origin honestly.

U.S. rank (2024)#12665

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Crow is a word-name from the bird, from Old English 'crawe'. Crows carry rich lore as clever, watchful creatures, giving the name a bold, mythic edge. It is also an established surname, and we note the word origin honestly (said 'KROH').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely as a given name. Bold, nature-flavored, and singular.

Did you know? Crow is a nature word-name for the sharp, sociable black bird — a striking, unusual pick that doubles as a surname (said 'KROH').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Crow — Nature/bird word-name; also a surname; noted honestly

Variations

CroweCrowley

Nicknames

CroCrowy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Crow mean?

Crow is a nature word-name for the clever black bird, from Old English 'crawe'.

How do you pronounce Crow?

It's said KROH /ˈkroʊ/ — one syllable, rhyming with 'grow'.

Is Crow a boy or girl name?

Crow is a boy's name.

How popular is Crow?

Crow is a very rare given name in the U.S.