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Bradford vs Craig

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Bradford Rank #3,012
Craig Rank #1,840

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 vs #3012 for Bradford.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bradford or Craig more popular?

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 compared to Bradford at #3012 in the United States.

What do Bradford and Craig mean?

Bradford means "broad ford, wide river crossing" (Old English origin). Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin).

Are Bradford and Craig boy or girl names?

Bradford is primarily a boy name. Craig is primarily a boy name.

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