Craig vs Presley

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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Presley

Girl #224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woodland clearing by a church"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#224
Total SSA Count
1,373
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Pres, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Craig Rank #1,840
Presley Rank #224

Presley is more popular, ranked #224 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

Presley ___

  • Presley Grace
  • Presley June
  • Presley Rae
  • Presley Jo
  • Presley Leigh
  • Presley Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Craig

Scott Debra Kevin Donna Duncan

If you choose Presley

Memphis Lennon Hendrix Jagger Skylar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Craig or Presley more popular?

Presley is more popular, ranked #224 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Craig and Presley mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Presley means "woodland clearing by a church" (Old English origin).

Are Craig and Presley boy or girl names?

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

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