Craig vs Fred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Craig

Boy #1,840 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rocky cliff, crag"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (creag)

Scottish Welsh British American Australian

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Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English German American Scandinavian French

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Craig Rank #1,840

Fred Rank #1,686

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 vs #1840 for Craig.

Is Craig or Fred more popular?

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Craig and Fred mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Craig and Fred boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Fred is primarily a boy name.