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Craig vs Darryl

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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Darryl

Boy #1,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (Norman place name)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,803
Total SSA Count
91
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Craig Rank #1,840
Darryl Rank #1,803

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #1840 for Craig.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Craig or Darryl more popular?

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Craig and Darryl mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Craig and Darryl boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Darryl is primarily a boy name.

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