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Garrison 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

Garrison Rank #1,799
Craig Rank #1,840

Garrison is more popular, ranked #1799 vs #1840 for Craig.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garrison or Craig more popular?

Garrison is more popular, ranked #1799 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Garrison and Craig mean?

Garrison means "son of Garret, son of the spear bearer" (Germanic/English origin). Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin).

Are Garrison and Craig boy or girl names?

Garrison is primarily a boy name. Craig is primarily a boy name.

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