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Craig vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Craig

Boy #1,840 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rocky cliff, crag"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (creag)

Cultural Roots

Scottish Welsh British American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,840
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,768
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Craig Rank #1,840
Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #1840 for Craig.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Craig or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Craig and Hiram mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Craig and Hiram boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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