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Arrow vs Craig

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arrow

Boy #1,674 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"swift projectile, arrow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,674
Total SSA Count
100
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Craig

Boy #1,840 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rocky cliff, crag"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (creag)

Cultural Roots

Scottish Welsh British American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,840
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Arrow Rank #1,674
Craig Rank #1,840

Arrow is more popular, ranked #1674 vs #1840 for Craig.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arrow or Craig more popular?

Arrow is more popular, ranked #1674 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Arrow and Craig mean?

Arrow means "swift projectile, arrow" (Old English origin). Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin).

Are Arrow and Craig boy or girl names?

Arrow is primarily a boy name. Craig is primarily a boy name.

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