Craigory vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Craigory

Boy #32,839 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rocky crag"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,839
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Craig, Greg

Playground Safety Score

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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Craigory Rank #32,839
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #32839 for Craigory.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Craigory ___

  • Craigory James
  • Craigory Allen
  • Craigory Lee
  • Craigory Wayne
  • Craigory Michael

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Craigory

Brandyn Tracey Shelby Kristopher Kayla

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Craigory or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Craigory at #32839 in the United States.

What do Craigory and James mean?

Craigory means "rocky crag" (Scottish Gaelic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Craigory and James boy or girl names?

Craigory is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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