Craig vs Cai

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
Cai Rank #1,906

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 vs #1906 for Cai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Craig or Cai more popular?

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 compared to Cai at #1906 in the United States.

What do Craig and Cai mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Cai means "rejoice, delight" (Latin via Welsh origin).

Are Craig and Cai boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Cai is primarily a boy name.

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