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Craig vs Clegg

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

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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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Popularity Comparison

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Craig or Clegg more popular?

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

What do Craig and Clegg mean?

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

Are Craig and Clegg boy or girl names?

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

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