Chester vs Craig

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chester

Boy #1,657 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fortress, walled Roman camp"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,657
Total SSA Count
102
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Chet, Chess

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Chester Rank #1,657
Craig Rank #1,840

Chester is more popular, ranked #1657 vs #1840 for Craig.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Chester ___

  • Chester James
  • Chester Allen
  • Chester Lee
  • Chester William
  • Chester Arthur
  • Chester John

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 Chester

Eleanor Harriet George Mabel Clarence

If you choose Craig

Scott Debra Kevin Donna Duncan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chester or Craig more popular?

Chester is more popular, ranked #1657 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Chester and Craig mean?

Chester means "fortress, walled Roman camp" (Latin origin). Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin).

Are Chester and Craig boy or girl names?

Chester is primarily a boy name. Craig is primarily a boy name.

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