Craig vs Daryl

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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Daryl

Boy #2,002 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (Norman village)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,002
Total SSA Count
77
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Craig Rank #1,840
Daryl Rank #2,002

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 vs #2002 for Daryl.

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

Daryl ___

  • Daryl James
  • Daryl Wayne
  • Daryl Lee
  • Daryl Michael
  • Daryl Eugene
  • Daryl Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Craig

Scott Debra Kevin Donna Duncan

If you choose Daryl

Duane Randy Tammy Sheryl Kevin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Craig or Daryl more popular?

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 compared to Daryl at #2002 in the United States.

What do Craig and Daryl mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Daryl means "from Airelle (Norman village)" (Norman French origin).

Are Craig and Daryl boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Daryl is primarily a boy name.

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