What origin is the name Cresswell?

Cresswell comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Cresswell a popular name?

Cresswell is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Cresswell?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Cresswell — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Cresswell

Q: Is Cresswell a rare name?

Yes. Cresswell does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Cresswell

Cresswell

Boy

english

2 syllables

Cresswell is an english boy's name meaning "This English surname turned first name refers to a watercress river. It describes someone who lived near a stream where the edible herb grew.".

Cresswell is a boy name of english origin meaning "This English surname turned first name refers to a watercress river. It describes someone who lived near a stream where the edible herb grew.". At 9 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This English surname turned first name refers to a watercress river. It describes someone who lived near a stream where the edible herb grew.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Cresswell

Very rare in US records

What does Cresswell mean?

Cresswell is a boy name of english origin meaning "This English surname turned first name refers to a watercress river. It describes someone who lived near a stream where the edible herb grew.".