Rae vs Craig

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rae

Girl #1,260 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ewe, female sheep"

Origin: Hebrew (via Rachel)

English American Jewish

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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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Rae Rank #1,260

Craig Rank #1,840

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 vs #1840 for Craig.

Is Rae or Craig more popular?

Rae is more popular, ranked #1260 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Rae and Craig mean?

Rae means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew (via Rachel) origin). Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin).

Are Rae and Craig boy or girl names?

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