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Craig vs Faye

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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Faye

Girl #539 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fairy, enchantment"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#539
Total SSA Count
559
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Craig Rank #1,840
Faye Rank #539

Faye is more popular, ranked #539 vs #1840 for Craig.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Craig or Faye more popular?

Faye is more popular, ranked #539 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Craig and Faye mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Faye means "fairy, enchantment" (Old French origin).

Are Craig and Faye boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Faye is primarily a girl name.

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