Craig vs Lyon

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
Lyon Rank #1,890

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 vs #1890 for Lyon.

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

Lyon ___

  • Lyon James
  • Lyon Alexander
  • Lyon Thomas
  • Lyon William
  • Lyon Cole
  • Lyon Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Craig

Scott Debra Kevin Donna Duncan

If you choose Lyon

Sienna Paris Rowan Celeste Austen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Craig or Lyon more popular?

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 compared to Lyon at #1890 in the United States.

What do Craig and Lyon mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin).

Are Craig and Lyon boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Lyon is primarily a boy name.

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