Craig vs Shad

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 #5,928 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoicing in the way"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew

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Craig Rank #1,840

Shad Rank #5,928

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 vs #5928 for Shad.

Is Craig or Shad more popular?

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 compared to Shad at #5928 in the United States.

What do Craig and Shad mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Shad means "rejoicing in the way" (Hebrew origin).

Are Craig and Shad boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Shad is primarily a boy name.