Craig vs Mickey

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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Mickey

Boy #1,645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"who is like God (via Michael)"

Origin: Hebrew Mikha'el

Cultural Roots

American Irish British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,645
Total SSA Count
103
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mick

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Craig Rank #1,840
Mickey Rank #1,645

Mickey is more popular, ranked #1645 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

Mickey ___

  • Mickey James
  • Mickey Thomas
  • Mickey Joseph
  • Mickey Patrick
  • Mickey John
  • Mickey Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Craig

Scott Debra Kevin Donna Duncan

If you choose Mickey

Danny Tommy Ricky Rosie Maggie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Craig or Mickey more popular?

Mickey is more popular, ranked #1645 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Craig and Mickey mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Mickey means "who is like God (via Michael)" (Hebrew Mikha'el origin).

Are Craig and Mickey boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Mickey is primarily a boy name.

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