Creg vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Creg

Boy #39,300 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rock, crag, cliff"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish Manx English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#39,300
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Creg

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Creg Rank #39,300
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #39300 for Creg.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Creg ___

  • Creg James
  • Creg Allan
  • Creg Douglas
  • Creg Ian
  • Creg Ross

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Creg

Angus Hamish Gavin Isla Moira

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Creg or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Creg at #39300 in the United States.

What do Creg and James mean?

Creg means "rock, crag, cliff" (Scottish Gaelic origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Creg and James boy or girl names?

Creg is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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