Craig vs Noah

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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Popularity Comparison

Craig Rank #1,840
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 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

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Craig

Scott Debra Kevin Donna Duncan

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Craig or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Craig and Noah mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Craig and Noah boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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