Gene vs Craig

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gene

Boy #1,910 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"well-born, of noble descent"

Origin: Greek

American English French

15 High Risk

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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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Gene Rank #1,910

Craig Rank #1,840

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 vs #1910 for Gene.

Is Gene or Craig more popular?

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 compared to Gene at #1910 in the United States.

What do Gene and Craig mean?

Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin). Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin).

Are Gene and Craig boy or girl names?

Gene is primarily a boy name. Craig is primarily a boy name.