Ames vs Craig

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Cra, Cry, Crie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ames Rank #2,018
Craig Rank #1,840

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 vs #2018 for Ames.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ames ___

  • Ames River
  • Ames Cole
  • Ames James
  • Ames Elliott
  • Ames Harrison
  • Ames Grey

Craig ___

  • Craig James
  • Craig Lee
  • Craig Anthony
  • Craig Michael
  • Craig Thomas
  • Craig David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ames

Hayes Brooks Reeve Sloane Greer

If you choose Craig

Scott Debra Kevin Donna Duncan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ames or Craig more popular?

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Craig mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin).

Are Ames and Craig boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Craig is primarily a boy name.

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