Craig vs Edson

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

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Tyce Damion Wilmer Axle

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Edson

Boy #1,835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English (patronymic)

Cultural Roots

English Brazilian Portuguese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,835
Total SSA Count: 88
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Craig Rank #1,840

Edson Rank #1,835

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 vs #1840 for Craig.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Craig or Edson more popular?

Edson is more popular, ranked #1835 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Craig and Edson mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Craig and Edson boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.

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