Craig vs Holt

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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Holt

Boy #1,918 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small forest, wooded grove"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,918
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Craig Rank #1,840
Holt Rank #1,918

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 vs #1918 for Holt.

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

Holt ___

  • Holt James
  • Holt William
  • Holt Edward
  • Holt Thomas
  • Holt River
  • Holt Finn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Craig

Scott Debra Kevin Donna Duncan

If you choose Holt

Wren Forrest Sloane Blythe Reed

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Craig or Holt more popular?

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 compared to Holt at #1918 in the United States.

What do Craig and Holt mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Holt means "small forest, wooded grove" (Old English origin).

Are Craig and Holt boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Holt is primarily a boy name.

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