Craig vs Chad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Craig

Boy #1,840 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rocky cliff, crag"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (creag)

Scottish Welsh British American Australian

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Boy #1,812 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"warrior, battle"

Origin: Old English/Brythonic

English American

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Craig Rank #1,840

Chad Rank #1,812

Chad is more popular, ranked #1812 vs #1840 for Craig.

Is Craig or Chad more popular?

Chad is more popular, ranked #1812 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Craig and Chad mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Chad means "warrior, battle" (Old English/Brythonic origin).

Are Craig and Chad boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Chad is primarily a boy name.