What origin is the name Croydon?

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

Is Croydon a popular name?

Croydon 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 Croydon?

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

Croydon

Q: Is Croydon a rare name?

Yes. Croydon 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 Croydon

Croydon

Boy

english

2 syllables

Croydon is an english boy's name meaning "An English surname and place-name originating from Old English, meaning 'crooked valley' or 'saffron valley'.".

Parents who choose Croydon pick a boy name from the english tradition, meaning "An English surname and place-name originating from Old English, meaning 'crooked valley' or 'saffron valley'.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An English surname and place-name originating from Old English, meaning 'crooked valley' or 'saffron valley'.

Popularity

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

Quick answers about Croydon

Very rare in US records

What does Croydon mean?

Croydon is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English surname and place-name originating from Old English, meaning 'crooked valley' or 'saffron valley'.".