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Craig
Craig means “Rock”. It is a boy's name of Surname origin, and in 2026 it sits in the Top 250 of US baby names.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Craig is a boy baby name of Surname origin, meaning "Rock". It currently sits in the Top 250 tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Craig often also consider Creig.
Craig meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Rock
Origin: Surname naming roots help connect Craig to related Surname baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Craig as C·R·A·I·G, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Craig is a popular favorite that still feels personal in the Top 250 tier.
Craig variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Craiga, Craige, Craigy, Crai.
- Nicknames: Cra and C.
- Middle names: Pair Craig with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Craig middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Creig, Cruz, Cris, Crissy, Cyrus — full picks on the sibling names for Craig guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Craig? Browse our names like Craig guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
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Frequently asked about Craig
What does the name Craig mean?
Craig means "Rock" and is of Surname origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Craig is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Craig?
Craig originates in Surname naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Craig?
Craig has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Craig a boy's or girl's name?
Craig is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Craig in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Craig sits in the Top 250 tier — a popular favorite that still feels personal.
What names are similar to Craig?
Names that share Craig's sound and style include Creig, Cruz, Cris, Crissy, Cyrus.
What middle names pair well with Craig?
Good middle-name fits for Craig pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Craig is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Craig is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Craig?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Craig share its rhythm without rhyming — Creig, Cruz, Cris all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.