Craig vs Montana

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

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Montana

Girl #1,058 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"mountainous, of the mountains"

Origin: Latin via Spanish

Cultural Roots

American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,058
Total SSA Count
235
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Monty, Tana, Mona

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Popularity Comparison

Craig Rank #1,840
Montana Rank #1,058

Montana is more popular, ranked #1058 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

Montana ___

  • Montana Rose
  • Montana Grace
  • Montana Blue
  • Montana Sage
  • Montana Jo
  • Montana Rae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Craig

Scott Debra Kevin Donna Duncan

If you choose Montana

Cheyenne Dakota Sierra Savannah Phoenix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Craig or Montana more popular?

Montana is more popular, ranked #1058 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Craig and Montana mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Montana means "mountainous, of the mountains" (Latin via Spanish origin).

Are Craig and Montana boy or girl names?

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

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