Craig vs Sheldon

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 #1,966 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"steep valley settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American Jewish American

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Craig Rank #1,840

Sheldon Rank #1,966

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 vs #1966 for Sheldon.

Is Craig or Sheldon more popular?

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 compared to Sheldon at #1966 in the United States.

What do Craig and Sheldon mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Sheldon means "steep valley settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Craig and Sheldon boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Sheldon is primarily a boy name.