Craig vs Charley

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

Charley

Boy #1,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German (Karl)

Cultural Roots

English American French Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,838
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Craig Rank #1,840
Charley Rank #1,838

Charley is more popular, ranked #1838 vs #1840 for Craig.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Craig or Charley more popular?

Charley is more popular, ranked #1838 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Craig and Charley mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Charley means "free man, strong man" (Old High German (Karl) origin).

Are Craig and Charley boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Charley is primarily a boy name.

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