Craig vs Mylan

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

Mylan

Boy #1,719 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dear, gracious, beloved"

Origin: Old Slavic mil

Cultural Roots

Czech Slavic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,719
Total SSA Count
97
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
My, Lan

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Craig Rank #1,840
Mylan Rank #1,719

Mylan is more popular, ranked #1719 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

Mylan ___

  • Mylan James
  • Mylan Xavier
  • Mylan Andre
  • Mylan Lucas
  • Mylan Cole
  • Mylan Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Craig

Scott Debra Kevin Donna Duncan

If you choose Mylan

Roman Luca Zara Lyra Caspian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Craig or Mylan more popular?

Mylan is more popular, ranked #1719 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Craig and Mylan mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Mylan means "dear, gracious, beloved" (Old Slavic mil origin).

Are Craig and Mylan boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Mylan is primarily a boy name.

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