Craig vs Austen

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

Craig Rank #1,840
Austen Rank #1,986

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 vs #1986 for Austen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Craig or Austen more popular?

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 compared to Austen at #1986 in the United States.

What do Craig and Austen mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Austen means "majestic, venerable" (Latin Augustus origin).

Are Craig and Austen boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Austen is primarily a boy name.

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