Noah Boy
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Creed
BoyEnglish, Latin· “belief, creed”
- Meaning
- belief, creed
- Origin
- English, Latin
- Pronunciation
- KREED
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #663
- US babies 2025
- 413
- Best rank
- #610 (2024)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Creed
Creed is an English and Latin name that means “belief, creed”.
Creed comes directly from the English word for a statement of belief, which itself derives from the Latin credo, meaning I believe. The Apostles' Creed and Nicene Creed are among the best-known Christian statements of faith. As a given name, Creed is modern and bold, and it gained attention through the Rocky film franchise, in which Adonis Creed and Apollo Creed are central characters. The name feels strong, principled and cool. It pairs well with longer, traditional middle names.
Popularity over time
Creed has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 18 different years. Its best national rank was #610 in 2024, the same year it reached its highest count of 467 babies. In 2025, 413 babies were named Creed, and it ranked #663 nationally. That is 215% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #1,768 in 1920, #2,341 in 1950, #3,129 in 1980, #1,930 in 2000, #1,717 in 2010, and #663 in 2025. Of the 5,920 US boys named Creed since records began, 40% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 1,556 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Koen, Lachlan, Eziah, Yosef, and Kyro.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Creed ranked highest in South Dakota, North Dakota, and Nebraska.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | #172 | 8 |
| North Dakota | #231 | 5 |
| Nebraska | #250 | 10 |
| Missouri | #284 | 24 |
| Kentucky | #286 | 19 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Creed is usually pronounced KREED, with one syllable. It has five letters, starts with C and ends in “-ed”.
Middle names for Creed
A few middle names that flow with Creed: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Creed
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Creed mean?
Creed is an English and Latin name that means “belief, creed”.
What is the origin of the name Creed?
Creed has English and Latin roots. Creed comes directly from the English word for a statement of belief, which itself derives from the Latin credo, meaning I believe.
Is Creed a popular name?
Yes. Creed ranked #663 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Creed a boy or girl name?
Creed is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Creed?
Creed is usually pronounced KREED. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings