Craig vs Jed

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

Popularity Comparison

Craig Rank #1,840
Jed Rank #1,993

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 vs #1993 for Jed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Craig or Jed more popular?

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 compared to Jed at #1993 in the United States.

What do Craig and Jed mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Craig and Jed boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Jed is primarily a boy name.

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