Richard vs Craig

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

{:type=>:nickname, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Richard' can be twisted to 'bitch'"}

Boy #1,840 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rocky cliff, crag"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (creag)

Scottish Welsh British American Australian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Craig Rank #1,840

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1840 for Craig.

Is Richard or Craig more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Richard and Craig mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin).

Are Richard and Craig boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Craig is primarily a boy name.