Fred vs Craig

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,840 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rocky cliff, crag"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (creag)

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Fred Rank #1,686

Craig Rank #1,840

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 vs #1840 for Craig.

Is Fred or Craig more popular?

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Fred and Craig mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin).

Are Fred and Craig boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Craig is primarily a boy name.