Craig vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Craig

Boy #1,840 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rocky cliff, crag"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (creag)

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Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

Irish English Hebrew American

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Craig Rank #1,840

Shay Rank #1,707

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 vs #1840 for Craig.

Is Craig or Shay more popular?

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Craig and Shay mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Craig and Shay boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.