Crispin Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Crispin Name at a Glance

Name	Crispin
Meaning	From the Roman family name Crispinus, based on the Latin 'crispus' meaning curled or curly-haired. Famous bearers: St Crispin and St Crispinian are patron saints of shoemakers believed to have been martyred in the 3rd century.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Crispin Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Crispin means “From the Roman family name Crispinus, based on the Latin 'crispus' meaning curled or curly-haired. Famous bearers: St Crispin and St Crispinian are patron saints of shoemakers believed to have been martyred in the 3rd century”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Crispin Name Origin

Our database records Crispin under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Crispin a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Crispin is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Crispin

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