Craig vs Donte

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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Donte

Boy #1,984 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lasting, enduring"

Origin: Italian/Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,984
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Don

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Craig Rank #1,840
Donte Rank #1,984

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 vs #1984 for Donte.

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

Donte ___

  • Donte James
  • Donte Michael
  • Donte Anthony
  • Donte Ray
  • Donte Xavier
  • Donte Leon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Craig

Scott Debra Kevin Donna Duncan

If you choose Donte

Marcus Adriana Dante Jasmine Dominic

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Craig or Donte more popular?

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 compared to Donte at #1984 in the United States.

What do Craig and Donte mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Donte means "lasting, enduring" (Italian/Latin origin).

Are Craig and Donte boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Donte is primarily a boy name.

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