Craig vs Josh

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 #1,742 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Australian

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Craig Rank #1,840

Josh Rank #1,742

Josh is more popular, ranked #1742 vs #1840 for Craig.

Is Craig or Josh more popular?

Josh is more popular, ranked #1742 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Craig and Josh mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Josh means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Craig and Josh boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Josh is primarily a boy name.