Craig vs Kennedy

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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Kennedy

Girl #89 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ugly head (from ceann donn)"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#89
Total SSA Count
2,881
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Kenny, Kenna

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Craig Rank #1,840
Kennedy Rank #89

Kennedy is more popular, ranked #89 vs #1840 for Craig.

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

Kennedy ___

  • Kennedy Grace
  • Kennedy Rose
  • Kennedy Mae
  • Kennedy Claire
  • Kennedy Jane
  • Kennedy Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Craig

Scott Debra Kevin Donna Duncan

If you choose Kennedy

Reagan Quinn Avery Riley Connor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Craig or Kennedy more popular?

Kennedy is more popular, ranked #89 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Craig and Kennedy mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Kennedy means "ugly head (from ceann donn)" (Irish origin).

Are Craig and Kennedy boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Kennedy is primarily a girl name.

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