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Daryl vs Craig

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daryl

Boy #2,002 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (Norman village)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,002
Total SSA Count
77
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Daryl Rank #2,002
Craig Rank #1,840

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 vs #2002 for Daryl.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daryl or Craig more popular?

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 compared to Daryl at #2002 in the United States.

What do Daryl and Craig mean?

Daryl means "from Airelle (Norman village)" (Norman French origin). Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin).

Are Daryl and Craig boy or girl names?

Daryl is primarily a boy name. Craig is primarily a boy name.

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