Arlen 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

Arlen Rank #1,688
Craig Rank #1,840

Arlen is more popular, ranked #1688 vs #1840 for Craig.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arlen ___

  • Arlen James
  • Arlen Scott
  • Arlen Ray
  • Arlen Dean
  • Arlen Cole

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 Arlen

Marlowe Harlan Cora Vivian Dale

If you choose Craig

Scott Debra Kevin Donna Duncan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlen or Craig more popular?

Arlen is more popular, ranked #1688 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Arlen and Craig mean?

Arlen means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin). Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin).

Are Arlen and Craig boy or girl names?

Arlen is primarily a boy name. Craig is primarily a boy name.

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