Craig vs Mayer

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 #1,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"overseer, tenant farmer"

Origin: German (Middle High German)

Jewish German American

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Craig Rank #1,840

Mayer Rank #1,834

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 vs #1840 for Craig.

Is Craig or Mayer more popular?

Mayer is more popular, ranked #1834 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Craig and Mayer mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Mayer means "overseer, tenant farmer" (German (Middle High German) origin).

Are Craig and Mayer boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Mayer is primarily a boy name.