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Flint 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

Flint Rank #1,981
Craig Rank #1,840

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 vs #1981 for Flint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flint or Craig more popular?

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 compared to Flint at #1981 in the United States.

What do Flint and Craig mean?

Flint means "hard grey quartz, fire-making stone" (Old English origin). Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin).

Are Flint and Craig boy or girl names?

Flint is primarily a boy name. Craig is primarily a boy name.

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