US Popularity Rank: 4970

Origin: British

Meaning: Ford of the crows

With the return of vintage baby names—from Jasper and Henry to adorable Edgar, a plethora of reimagined surnames are on the horizon! One for the books is Crawford. This boy's name is of British origin and means "ford of the crows." It emerged as a habitational name inspired by various places in Scotland and England. There are many ways to interpret this name, but perhaps a deep dive into crows' intelligence is the best place to start. After all, your little one will need to think on their feet—or talons—as they spread their wings and fly! If that doesn’t convince you, perhaps you’re a fan of actresses Joan or Cindy Crawford.