Craig vs Richie

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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Richie

Boy #1,791 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave ruler, strong king"

Origin: Old High German Ricohard (ric + hard)

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,791
Total SSA Count
91
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Rich, Ricky

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Craig Rank #1,840
Richie Rank #1,791

Richie is more popular, ranked #1791 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

Richie ___

  • Richie James
  • Richie Thomas
  • Richie John
  • Richie Paul
  • Richie Lee
  • Richie Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Craig

Scott Debra Kevin Donna Duncan

If you choose Richie

Tommy Bobby Johnny Susie Ronnie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Craig or Richie more popular?

Richie is more popular, ranked #1791 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Craig and Richie mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Richie means "brave ruler, strong king" (Old High German Ricohard (ric + hard) origin).

Are Craig and Richie boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Richie is primarily a boy name.

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