Craig Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Craig is listed in our database as a boy name of Scottish origin. Its recorded meaning is “Dwells at the crag. From the Celtic word meaning rock or crag”.

Craig Name at a Glance

Name Craig
Meaning Dwells at the crag. From the Celtic word meaning rock or crag.
Origin Scottish
Gender Boy

What Does the Name Craig Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Craig means “Dwells at the crag. From the Celtic word meaning rock or crag”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Craig Name Origin

Our database records Craig under Scottish origin. Browse more Scottish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Craig a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Craig is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Craig

When considering Craig for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.

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