Crawford
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Crawford
The given name 'Crawford' means "ford where crows gather," derived from Old English *crawa* (crow) and *ford* (ford).
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Etymology
The given name 'Crawford' means "ford where crows gather," derived from Old English *crawa* (crow) and *ford* (ford). It originated as a Scottish surname and place name, used primarily in English-speaking cultures, with no specific religious association; notable historical context includes the Scottish Crawford family and U.S. President William H. Crawford.
Crawford currently ranks #2,097 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1924.
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