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Pharaoh vs Craig

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pharaoh

Boy #1,760 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great house"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian

Cultural Roots

Ancient Egyptian African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,760
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

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

Pharaoh Rank #1,760
Craig Rank #1,840

Pharaoh is more popular, ranked #1760 vs #1840 for Craig.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pharaoh or Craig more popular?

Pharaoh is more popular, ranked #1760 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Pharaoh and Craig mean?

Pharaoh means "great house" (Ancient Egyptian origin). Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin).

Are Pharaoh and Craig boy or girl names?

Pharaoh is primarily a boy name. Craig is primarily a boy name.

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