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May vs Craig

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

May

Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,351
Total SSA Count
168
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

May Rank #1,351
Craig Rank #1,840

May is more popular, ranked #1351 vs #1840 for Craig.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is May or Craig more popular?

May is more popular, ranked #1351 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do May and Craig mean?

May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin). Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin).

Are May and Craig boy or girl names?

May is primarily a girl name. Craig is primarily a boy name.

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