Craig vs Lyon

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 #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

French English American

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Craig Rank #1,840

Lyon Rank #1,890

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 vs #1890 for Lyon.

Is Craig or Lyon more popular?

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 compared to Lyon at #1890 in the United States.

What do Craig and Lyon mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin).

Are Craig and Lyon boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Lyon is primarily a boy name.