Craig vs Cree

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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Cree

Boy #2,021 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"referring to the Cree Indigenous people of North America"

Origin: Indigenous North American

Cultural Roots

Indigenous North American Canadian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,021
Total SSA Count
76
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Craig Rank #1,840
Cree Rank #2,021

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 vs #2021 for Cree.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Craig ___

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

Cree ___

  • Cree River
  • Cree James
  • Cree Blue
  • Cree Wolf
  • Cree Stone
  • Cree Dale

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Craig

Scott Debra Kevin Donna Duncan

If you choose Cree

Dakota Cheyenne Shiloh Raven Scout

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Craig or Cree more popular?

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 compared to Cree at #2021 in the United States.

What do Craig and Cree mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Cree means "referring to the Cree Indigenous people of North America" (Indigenous North American origin).

Are Craig and Cree boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Cree is primarily a boy name.

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