Roderick vs Craig

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roderick

Boy #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Welsh German

8 High Risk

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Boy #1,840 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rocky cliff, crag"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (creag)

Scottish Welsh British American Australian

✓ All Clear

Roderick Rank #1,904

Craig Rank #1,840

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 vs #1904 for Roderick.

Is Roderick or Craig more popular?

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 compared to Roderick at #1904 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Craig mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin).

Are Roderick and Craig boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Craig is primarily a boy name.