Craig vs Myron

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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Myron

Boy #1,695 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"myrrh, fragrant oil"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,695
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ron

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Craig Rank #1,840
Myron Rank #1,695

Myron is more popular, ranked #1695 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

Myron ___

  • Myron James
  • Myron Lee
  • Myron Scott
  • Myron Allen
  • Myron Douglas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Craig

Scott Debra Kevin Donna Duncan

If you choose Myron

Byron Irene Sylvia Leonard Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Craig or Myron more popular?

Myron is more popular, ranked #1695 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Craig and Myron mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Myron means "myrrh, fragrant oil" (Greek origin).

Are Craig and Myron boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Myron is primarily a boy name.

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