Craig vs Xaiden

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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Xaiden

Boy #1,748 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fire; battle-worthy"

Origin: Modern (from Irish Aodhan)

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,748
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Xai, Zay

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Craig Rank #1,840
Xaiden Rank #1,748

Xaiden is more popular, ranked #1748 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

Xaiden ___

  • Xaiden James
  • Xaiden Lee
  • Xaiden Michael
  • Xaiden Cole
  • Xaiden Alexander
  • Xaiden Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Craig

Scott Debra Kevin Donna Duncan

If you choose Xaiden

Zaiden Kylee Jaylen Brinley Axel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Craig or Xaiden more popular?

Xaiden is more popular, ranked #1748 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Craig and Xaiden mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Xaiden means "little fire; battle-worthy" (Modern (from Irish Aodhan) origin).

Are Craig and Xaiden boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Xaiden is primarily a boy name.

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