Wilfred Crews

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Wilfred Crews — Germanic
35K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Wilfred Crews is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Wilfred is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. Wilfred is a masculine given name derived from Germanic roots meaning "will" and "peace" (like Old English wil and frið). The name was popular in the United Kingdom in the early twentieth century. Wilfried and its English spelling, Wilfrid, are closely related to Wilfred, with the same roots (Will and Frieden in German). The surname Crews: Crews is an English surname. Albert H. Crews, a retired colonel in the United States Air Force and a former USAF astronaut Andrew Crews, a professional Australian football (soccer) goalkeeper Art Crews, a retired American wrestler Bill Crews (politician), a former mayor of Melbourne, Iowa, United States Bill Crews (Australian clergyman), a minister in the Australian Uniting Church C.C. Wilfred is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 35K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Wilfred reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Wilfred

Germanic

Wilfred is a masculine given name derived from Germanic roots meaning "will" and "peace" (like Old English wil and frið). The name was popular in the United Kingdom in the early twentieth century. Wilfried and its English spelling, Wilfrid, are closely related to Wilfred, with the same roots (Will and Frieden in German).

Surname: Crews

English

Crews is an English surname. Albert H. Crews, a retired colonel in the United States Air Force and a former USAF astronaut Andrew Crews, a professional Australian football (soccer) goalkeeper Art Crews, a retired American wrestler Bill Crews (politician), a former mayor of Melbourne, Iowa, United States Bill Crews (Australian clergyman), a minister in the Australian Uniting Church C.C.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Wilfred is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 12%
Canada 8%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Wilfred by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Wilfred Crews

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Wilfred Crews:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Wilfred?
The first name Wilfred originates from Germanic. Wilfred is a masculine given name derived from Germanic roots meaning "will" and "peace" (like Old English wil and frið). The name was popular in the United Kingdom in the early twentieth century. Wilfried and its English spelling, Wilfrid, are closely related to Wilfred, with the same roots (Will and Frieden in German).
When was Wilfred most popular?
The name Wilfred reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Crews?
The surname Crews originates from English. Crews is an English surname. Albert H. Crews, a retired colonel in the United States Air Force and a former USAF astronaut Andrew Crews, a professional Australian football (soccer) goalkeeper Art Crews, a retired American wrestler Bill Crews (politician), a former mayor of Melbourne, Iowa, United States Bill Crews (Australian clergyman), a minister in the Australian Uniting Church C.C.
What are the origins of the name Wilfred Crews?
The name Wilfred Crews combines two different traditions: the first name Wilfred has Germanic roots, while the surname Crews originates from English.
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