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Faye vs Craig

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Faye

Girl #539 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fairy, enchantment"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#539
Total SSA Count
559
Syllables
1
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

Faye Rank #539
Craig Rank #1,840

Faye is more popular, ranked #539 vs #1840 for Craig.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faye or Craig more popular?

Faye is more popular, ranked #539 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Faye and Craig mean?

Faye means "fairy, enchantment" (Old French origin). Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin).

Are Faye and Craig boy or girl names?

Faye is primarily a girl name. Craig is primarily a boy name.

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