Craig vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Craig Rank #1,840

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1840 for Craig.

Is Craig or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Craig and Gideon mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Craig and Gideon boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.