Nile vs Craig

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nile

Boy #1,936 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion, cloud"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Egyptian

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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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Nile Rank #1,936

Craig Rank #1,840

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 vs #1936 for Nile.

Is Nile or Craig more popular?

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 compared to Nile at #1936 in the United States.

What do Nile and Craig mean?

Nile means "champion, cloud" (Irish Gaelic origin). Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin).

Are Nile and Craig boy or girl names?

Nile is primarily a boy name. Craig is primarily a boy name.