Ciaran vs Craig

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ciaran

Boy #1,779 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish British

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Boy #1,840 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rocky cliff, crag"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (creag)

Scottish Welsh British American Australian

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Ciaran Rank #1,779

Craig Rank #1,840

Ciaran is more popular, ranked #1779 vs #1840 for Craig.

Is Ciaran or Craig more popular?

Ciaran is more popular, ranked #1779 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Ciaran and Craig mean?

Ciaran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin).

Are Ciaran and Craig boy or girl names?

Ciaran is primarily a boy name. Craig is primarily a boy name.