Craig vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Craig

Boy #1,840 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rocky cliff, crag"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (creag)

Scottish Welsh British American Australian

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Craig Rank #1,840

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1840 for Craig.

Is Craig or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Craig and Richard mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Craig and Richard boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.