Craig vs Zuriel

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

Popularity Comparison

Craig Rank #1,840
Zuriel Rank #1,741

Zuriel is more popular, ranked #1741 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

Zuriel ___

  • Zuriel James
  • Zuriel Elias
  • Zuriel Nathaniel
  • Zuriel Michael
  • Zuriel David
  • Zuriel Isaiah

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Craig

Scott Debra Kevin Donna Duncan

If you choose Zuriel

Ariel Uriel Seraphina Ezra Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Craig or Zuriel more popular?

Zuriel is more popular, ranked #1741 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Craig and Zuriel mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Zuriel means "God is my rock" (Hebrew origin).

Are Craig and Zuriel boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Zuriel is primarily a boy name.

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