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Dan vs Craig

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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Popularity Comparison

Dan Rank #1,931
Craig Rank #1,840

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 vs #1931 for Dan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dan or Craig more popular?

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Craig mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin).

Are Dan and Craig boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Craig is primarily a boy name.

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