Craig vs Deegan

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

Deegan

Boy #1,678 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of the black-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,678
Total SSA Count
100
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Craig Rank #1,840
Deegan Rank #1,678

Deegan is more popular, ranked #1678 vs #1840 for Craig.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Craig or Deegan more popular?

Deegan is more popular, ranked #1678 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Craig and Deegan mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Deegan means "descendant of the black-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Craig and Deegan boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Deegan is primarily a boy name.

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