Dave vs Craig

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dave

Boy #2,019 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"uncle"

Origin: Hebrew

English American European

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Boy #1,840 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rocky cliff, crag"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (creag)

Scottish Welsh British American Australian

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Dave Rank #2,019

Craig Rank #1,840

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 vs #2019 for Dave.

Is Dave or Craig more popular?

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 compared to Dave at #2019 in the United States.

What do Dave and Craig mean?

Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin). Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin).

Are Dave and Craig boy or girl names?

Dave is primarily a boy name. Craig is primarily a boy name.