Craig vs Linkin

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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Popularity Comparison

Craig Rank #1,840
Linkin Rank #1,767

Linkin is more popular, ranked #1767 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

Linkin ___

  • Linkin James
  • Linkin Lee
  • Linkin Cole
  • Linkin Ray
  • Linkin Grant
  • Linkin Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Craig

Scott Debra Kevin Donna Duncan

If you choose Linkin

Hudson Mason Avery Emery Paxton

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Craig or Linkin more popular?

Linkin is more popular, ranked #1767 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Craig and Linkin mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Linkin means "settlement by the pool" (Old English origin).

Are Craig and Linkin boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Linkin is primarily a boy name.

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