Craig vs Harper

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 #1,789 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"harp player, one who plays the harp"

Origin: Old English hearpere

English American Australian Scottish

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Craig Rank #1,840

Harper Rank #1,789

Harper is more popular, ranked #1789 vs #1840 for Craig.

Is Craig or Harper more popular?

Harper is more popular, ranked #1789 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Craig and Harper mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Harper means "harp player, one who plays the harp" (Old English hearpere origin).

Are Craig and Harper boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Harper is primarily a boy name.