Boy
Scottish Gaelic
1 syllable
Craig
KRAYG
/kreɪɡ/
"Rocky cliff" — a rugged Scottish name grounded in the wild highland landscape
Craig comes from the Scottish Gaelic creag, meaning rocky outcrop or crag. It began as a surname for those living near a rocky hillside, then became a given name widely adopted in Scotland, Australia, and North America through the 20th century. It reached peak popularity in the 1960s–70s and carries a solidly dependable, no-nonsense character.
Quick Facts
Letters5
SyllablesCraig
GenderBoy
OriginScottish Gaelic
Root Wordcreag
MeaningRocky cliff, crag
PopularityFamiliar
Peak Year1972
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayJanuary 19
Nicknames
CraigyC
About the Name Craig
Craig means rocky cliff or crag, from the Scottish Gaelic creag. It was originally a surname for people living near rocky terrain.
Craig originates from Scotland, derived from the Gaelic word for a rocky outcrop or precipice.
Craig was very popular in the 1960s and 70s but has declined significantly since. It remains familiar but is now considered retro.
Craig James, Craig Andrew, and Craig Robert are classic combinations that suit the name's strong, one-syllable sound.
Craigs are typically seen as reliable, grounded, and straightforward — much like the solid rock their name references.
Craig is spelled C-R-A-I-G. The AI vowel combination is distinctive to this Scottish name.
Personality of Craig
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Craig
Creativity
58%
Elegance
52%
Independence
76%
Intelligence
70%
Strength
82%
Warmth
72%
Famous People Named Craig
C
Craig David
British R&B singer-songwriter known for Fill Me In
D
Daniel Craig
British actor famous as the sixth James Bond
C
Craig Ferguson
Scottish-American comedian and TV host
Middle Names for Craig
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Craig
Craig James
Craig Andrew
Craig Robert
Craig William
Craig Thomas
Craig Alan
Craig Douglas
Craig Michael
Craig Lee
Craig Scott
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History of Craig
1100
Creag used as a descriptive surname for Highland Scots living near rocky outcrops
1850
Craig migrates to North America with Scottish immigrants
1972
Craig reaches peak popularity in the US, UK, and Australia
2010
Usage declines as parents shift toward newer names
Numerology & Symbolism of Craig
2
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
1
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Capricorn
4
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Forest Green
💎
Lucky Stone
Granite
🌸
Lucky Flower
Thistle
Craig Around the World
How Craig is written in different languages and scripts
كريغ
Arabic
クレイグ
Japanese
Крейг
Russian
크레이그
Korean
克雷格
Chinese
Κρέιγκ
Greek
क्रेग
Hindi
קרייג
Hebrew
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