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Craig vs Meyer

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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Meyer

Boy #1,815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"farmer, estate steward"

Origin: German

Cultural Roots

Jewish German American Ashkenazi Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,815
Total SSA Count
89
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Craig Rank #1,840
Meyer Rank #1,815

Meyer is more popular, ranked #1815 vs #1840 for Craig.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Craig or Meyer more popular?

Meyer is more popular, ranked #1815 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Craig and Meyer mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Meyer means "farmer, estate steward" (German origin).

Are Craig and Meyer boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Meyer is primarily a boy name.

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