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Gideon vs Craig

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Gideon Rank #332
Craig Rank #1,840

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1840 for Craig.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Craig more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Craig mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin).

Are Gideon and Craig boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Craig is primarily a boy name.

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