Craig vs Fredrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Craig

Boy #1,840 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rocky cliff, crag"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (creag)

Scottish Welsh British American Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English American German Scandinavian

8 High Risk

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Craig Rank #1,840

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 vs #1840 for Craig.

Is Craig or Fredrick more popular?

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Craig and Fredrick mean?

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

Are Craig and Fredrick boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Fredrick is primarily a boy name.