Craig

The name Craig has its roots in an old Scottish surname, derived from the Gaelic word 'creag', which means 'rock face' or 'cliff'. This leads to the meaning of Craig: 'the one descended from the rocky coast'.

What does the name Craig mean?

Craig is a first name that has evolved from a traditional Scottish surname. It originates from the Scottish Gaelic word 'creag', which stands for 'rock face' or 'cliff'. The meaning of Craig can thus be described as 'the one descended from the rocky coast'. The name is widely used in English-speaking regions and enjoys great popularity, partly due to the well-known British singer Craig David.

Where does the name Craig come from?

The name Craig has Gaelic origins and means 'the one descended from the rocky coast'. The Gaelic word 'creag' means 'rock face' or 'cliff'. The name is common in American and Scottish English.

How do you pronounce Craig?

The pronunciation of Craig is monosyllabic and has a distinctive sound. In English, it is usually pronounced as 'Kreig' [kreɪg], with the name starting with a powerful consonant cluster. The elongated diphthong gives it a certain expansiveness, while the hard 'g' at the end firmly concludes the name. Craig sounds striking and edgy, with a Nordic coolness and a matter-of-fact tone that conveys strength.

Popularity

In Germany, Craig is a common first name. In 2020, it ranked 2,791st in the list of the most popular male first names. Over the last ten years, Craig has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 5,320th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 6,325th. In recent years, the popularity of the name Craig has varied across different countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Craigey

Famous people

• Craig Blacklock (American photographer)
• Craig Callaghan (Australian footballer)
• Craig Calver (English footballer)
• Craig Chaquico (musician from the USA)
• Craig Clarke (New Zealand rugby player)
• Craig David (singer)
• Craig Davies (hockey player)
• Craig Fairbaugh (American musician)
• Craig Ferguson (Scottish-American TV host of The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson)
• Craig Gardner (footballer from England)
• Craig Gilroy (rugby player from Great Britain)
• Craig Hella Johnson (American composer)
• Craig Henderson (New Zealand footballer)
• Craig Horner (actor)
• Craig Izzard (rugby player from Australia)
• Craig Mabbit (singer (Escape the Fate))
• Craig MacDonald (Canadian ice hockey player)
• Craig MacTavish (ice hockey player from Canada)
• Craig McPherson (British footballer)
• Craig Michael Jones (musician)