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Chad vs Craig

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chad

Boy #1,812 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"warrior, battle"

Origin: Old English/Brythonic

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,812
Total SSA Count
90
Syllables
1
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

Chad Rank #1,812
Craig Rank #1,840

Chad is more popular, ranked #1812 vs #1840 for Craig.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chad or Craig more popular?

Chad is more popular, ranked #1812 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Chad and Craig mean?

Chad means "warrior, battle" (Old English/Brythonic origin). Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin).

Are Chad and Craig boy or girl names?

Chad is primarily a boy name. Craig is primarily a boy name.

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