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Craig name meaning
First Name
300k
in the U.S.
since 1880
300k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
93k
in the U.S.
in 2010
93k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Craig mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Craig
User Submitted Origins
Scottish
39%
English
36%
Celtic
26%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from the United States says the name Craig means "An outcropping of rock in a Mountainside Crag" and is of Native American origin.
- A submission from Oregon, U.S. says the name Craig means "Crag,rock".
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Craig means "From Crag, meaning rock" and is of Scottish origin.
- According to 2 people from South Africa and the United States, the name Craig is of English / Scottish origin and means "Rock".
- A user from Ghana says the name Craig is of African origin and means "The meaning of Craig is rock,rocky".
- A submission from Oregon, U.S. says the name Craig means "Dweller between the rocks, the hermit" and is of Celtic origin.
- 2 submissions from the United Kingdom and the United States agree the name Craig means "Gift of god".
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Craig is of Scottish origin and means "Gift from god".
- According to a user from Montana, U.S., the name Craig is of Scottish origin and means "From the crag".
- According to a user from Maine, U.S., the name Craig means "Cool".
International Interest
Also see international interest
Wiktionary
- A Scottish habitational surname from Scottish Gaelic creag, originally meaning someone who lived near a crag.
- An Irish surname of Hiberno-Norman origin, an anglicization of de Craig, de Creag (“of the crag”).
- An Irish surname, a variant anglicization of de Carraig (Carrick).
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- A locale in the United States.
- A city in Alaska; named for early settler and fishmonger Craig Miller.
- A city, the county seat of Moffat County, Colorado; named for financier Rev. William Bayard Craig.
- A city in Iowa.
- A city in Missouri; named for lawyer and politician James Craig.
- A village in Nebraska; named for early settler William Stewart Craig.
- An unincorporated community in California; named for a railroad official.
- An unincorporated community in Indiana.
- An unincorporated community in Montana.
- An unincorporated community in Ohio.
- A ghost town in Modoc County, California; named for postmaster Robert A. Craig.
- A river in Alaska, United States and British Columbia, Canada; named for engineer John Davidson Craig.
Notable Persons Named Craig
Notable Persons Named Craig
Craig Ferguson
Craig Ferguson is an observational comedy, satire, political satire, news satire, deadpan comedy, sketch comedy, and deadpan comedian. Craig was born on May 17th, 1962 in Springburn.
James Brolin
James Brolin is an actor, producer, and director. His most notable accomplishments were from 1961 to present. James was given the name Craig Kenneth Bruderlin on July 18th, 1940 in Los Angeles.
Craig David
Craig David is a contemporary r&b, uk garage, hip hop music, and dance music singer-songwriter, master of ceremonies, rapping, and record producer. He was most prominent from 1999 to present. Craig was given the name Craig Ashley David on May 5th, 1981 in Southampton, Hampshire, England.
Craig Robinson
Craig Robinson is a comedian. Craig was given the name Craig Phillip Robinson on October 25th, 1971 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Craig Roberts
Craig Roberts is an actor. Craig was given the name Craig Haydn Roberts on January 21st, 1991 in Newport, Wales.
Craig T. Nelson
Craig T. Nelson is an actor and comedian. He was most prominent from 1971 to 1971. Craig was given the name Craig Theodore Nelson on April 4th, 1944 in Spokane, Washington.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Craig
Notable Persons With the Last Name Craig
Daniel Craig
Daniel Craig is an actor. His ongoing career started in 1992. Daniel was born on March 2nd, 1968 in Chester, Cheshire, England.
Yvonne Craig
Yvonne Craig was an actress and actor. She was most active from 1957 to 2011. Yvonne was given the name Yvonne Joyce Craig on May 16th, 1937 in Taylorville, Illinois. She breathed her last breath on August 17th, 2015.
Wendy Craig
Wendy Craig is an actress and actor. Wendy was born on June 20th, 1934 in Sacriston, County Durham, England.
William Lane Craig
William Lane Craig is a philosopher. William was born on August 23rd, 1949 in Peoria, Illinois.
Jonny Craig
Jonny Craig is a musician. He plays Piano and Vocals. He was most active from 2000 to present. Jonny was given the name Jonathan Monroe Craig on March 26th, 1986.
Larry Craig
Larry Craig is a senator. He was most prominent from 1991 to 2009. His military service ended in 1972. Larry was given the name Larry Edwin Craig on July 20th, 1945 in Council, Idaho.
- Harrison CraigMusician
- Bryan CraigActor
- Eli Craig
- Adam Jamal Craig
- Roger CraigFootball Player
- Carolyn CraigActress
- Edward Gordon CraigStage Designer
- Carl CraigProducer
- Allen CraigBaseball Player
- Malin Craig
- Jenny CraigBusiness Executive
- George CraigMusician
- James CraigActor
- Rosalie Mae CraigActress
Common last names for Craig
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Craig | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 79.03% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 15.15% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.78% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.06% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.37% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Craig
People with the last name Craig are most frequently White or African American
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Craig
| #113 | Most Popular Boy Names |
| #30 | Last Name First Names |
| #18 | Boy Names Unique to the Midwest |
| #21 | Boy Names Unique to the Great Lakes |