Shad vs Craig

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shad

Boy #5,928 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoicing in the way"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Hebrew

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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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Shad Rank #5,928

Craig Rank #1,840

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 vs #5928 for Shad.

Is Shad or Craig more popular?

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 compared to Shad at #5928 in the United States.

What do Shad and Craig mean?

Shad means "rejoicing in the way" (Hebrew origin). Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin).

Are Shad and Craig boy or girl names?

Shad is primarily a boy name. Craig is primarily a boy name.