Craig

Meaning of Craig

The name Craig means "rock" or "crag." It refers to someone who lived near a steep, rugged rock or cliff.

Craig has Scottish Gaelic roots — browse every Scottish Gaelic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Craig

After ranking as high as #339 in 2000, Craig has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Craig

• Craig David
  British singer-songwriter
• Craig Ferguson
  Comedian, former late-night host
• Craig T. Nelson
  Emmy-winning actor (TV, film)
• Craig Sager
  Iconic NBA sideline reporter
• J. Craig Venter
  Pioneering geneticist, entrepreneur

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Questions about the name Craig

What does the name Craig mean?

Craig means the name craig means "rock" or "crag." it refers to someone who lived near a steep, rugged rock or cliff, and it comes from Scottish Gaelic origins.

Is Craig a boy's or a girl's name?

Craig is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Craig?

Craig did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Craig most popular?

Craig peaked at #339 in 2000.