Craig vs Gene

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 #1,910 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"well-born, of noble descent"

Origin: Greek

American English French

15 High Risk

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Craig Rank #1,840

Gene Rank #1,910

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 vs #1910 for Gene.

Is Craig or Gene more popular?

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 compared to Gene at #1910 in the United States.

What do Craig and Gene mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin).

Are Craig and Gene boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Gene is primarily a boy name.