Marlin vs Craig

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlin

Boy #1,945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk"

Origin: Germanic

English American

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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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Marlin Rank #1,945

Craig Rank #1,840

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 vs #1945 for Marlin.

Is Marlin or Craig more popular?

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 compared to Marlin at #1945 in the United States.

What do Marlin and Craig mean?

Marlin means "little hawk" (Germanic origin). Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin).

Are Marlin and Craig boy or girl names?

Marlin is primarily a boy name. Craig is primarily a boy name.