craig
n. countablen. a common male first name in English-speaking countries. It is a name given to a boy at birth.
n. a masculine given name of Scottish and Gaelic origin. It is derived from a word meaning 'rock' or 'crag'.
My friend Craig lives in London.
The manager, Craig, will be leading the meeting this afternoon to discuss the new project.
While the name Craig reached its peak popularity in the mid-20th century, it remains a recognizable and classic choice for parents in the United Kingdom and North America.
Borrowed from Scottish Gaelic creag (“rock”). Doublet of Carrick.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Usage
As a proper noun, it is always capitalized.
Last updated May 2, 2026