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Clegg vs Craig

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clegg

Boy #38,364 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"horsefly, gadfly"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#38,364
Total SSA Count
5
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

Clegg Rank #38,364
Craig Rank #1,840

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 vs #38364 for Clegg.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clegg or Craig more popular?

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 compared to Clegg at #38364 in the United States.

What do Clegg and Craig mean?

Clegg means "horsefly, gadfly" (Old Norse origin). Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin).

Are Clegg and Craig boy or girl names?

Clegg is primarily a boy name. Craig is primarily a boy name.

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