Jules vs Craig

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jules

Boy #1,841 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)"

Origin: Greek (ioulos)

Cultural Roots

French English American Belgian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,841
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
1
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

Popularity Comparison

Jules Rank #1,841
Craig Rank #1,840

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 vs #1841 for Jules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jules or Craig more popular?

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 compared to Jules at #1841 in the United States.

What do Jules and Craig mean?

Jules means "youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)" (Greek (ioulos) origin). Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin).

Are Jules and Craig boy or girl names?

Jules is primarily a boy name. Craig is primarily a boy name.

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