Craig vs Scotty

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

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Scotty

Boy #1,766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Scotland, Scotsman"

Origin: Latin/Old Norse

Cultural Roots

American Scottish English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,766
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Scott, Scot

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Craig Rank #1,840
Scotty Rank #1,766

Scotty is more popular, ranked #1766 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

Scotty ___

  • Scotty James
  • Scotty Lee
  • Scotty Ray
  • Scotty Alan
  • Scotty Douglas
  • Scotty Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Craig

Scott Debra Kevin Donna Duncan

If you choose Scotty

Bobby Tommy Ricky Jamie Ronnie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Craig or Scotty more popular?

Scotty is more popular, ranked #1766 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Craig and Scotty mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Scotty means "from Scotland, Scotsman" (Latin/Old Norse origin).

Are Craig and Scotty boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Scotty is primarily a boy name.

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