Charley 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

Popularity Comparison

Charley Rank #1,838
Craig Rank #1,840

Charley is more popular, ranked #1838 vs #1840 for Craig.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charley or Craig more popular?

Charley is more popular, ranked #1838 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Charley and Craig mean?

Charley means "free man, strong man" (Old High German (Karl) origin). Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin).

Are Charley and Craig boy or girl names?

Charley is primarily a boy name. Craig is primarily a boy name.

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