Craig vs Monty

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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Monty

Boy #1,821 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pointed mountain, hill"

Origin: Old French/Gaulish

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,821
Total SSA Count
89
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mont

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Craig Rank #1,840
Monty Rank #1,821

Monty is more popular, ranked #1821 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

Monty ___

  • Monty James
  • Monty Alexander
  • Monty William
  • Monty George
  • Monty Edward
  • Monty Charles

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Craig

Scott Debra Kevin Donna Duncan

If you choose Monty

Archie Bertie Hugo Cecily Violet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Craig or Monty more popular?

Monty is more popular, ranked #1821 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Craig and Monty mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Monty means "pointed mountain, hill" (Old French/Gaulish origin).

Are Craig and Monty boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Monty is primarily a boy name.

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