Crockett is a surname of British origin, which derives from the Middle English word "croket", meaning "a large curl"., although some are also derived from the French name "Crocketagne". The name may refer to: Affion Crockett (born 1974), American actor.

What is the meaning of the name Crockett?

English and Scottish (Galloway): nickname for someone who affected a particular hairstyle, from Middle English croket 'large curl' (Old Norman French croquet, a diminutive of croque 'curl', 'hook'). Scottish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Riocaird 'son of Richard' (see Richard).

Is Crockett an Irish name?

The name Crockett is derived from the Gaelic personal name Mac Riociard, which means son of Richard. The Gaelic name is derived from the Germanic words, ric and hard, which mean power, and hardy or brave.