Craig vs Kacen

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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Kacen

Boy #1,909 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"modern invented name, no historical meaning"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,909
Total SSA Count
83
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kace, Kacy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Craig Rank #1,840
Kacen Rank #1,909

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 vs #1909 for Kacen.

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

Kacen ___

  • Kacen James
  • Kacen Lee
  • Kacen Alexander
  • Kacen Michael
  • Kacen Tyler
  • Kacen Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Craig

Scott Debra Kevin Donna Duncan

If you choose Kacen

Brayden Jaxon Kaylee Peyton Rylee

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Craig or Kacen more popular?

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 compared to Kacen at #1909 in the United States.

What do Craig and Kacen mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Kacen means "modern invented name, no historical meaning" (American English origin).

Are Craig and Kacen boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Kacen is primarily a boy name.

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