craig

Craig is a name that functions as both a surname and a given name in English-speaking contexts. It originates from the Scottish Gaelic creag, meaning rock or crag, and was historically a toponymic surname for someone who lived near a crag or rocky outcrop.

As a surname, Craig remains common in Scotland and throughout English-speaking regions, including North America. As a given name, it has been widely used since the 19th century and is generally masculine in contemporary usage, though rare female instances exist. Variants and related forms include Creag and Creagh, reflecting different linguistic traditions of the same root.

Notable people with the given name include: Craig David, a British singer known for songs such as "7 Days"; Craig Ferguson, a Scottish-American comedian and former host of The Late Late Show; Craig Newmark, an American entrepreneur who founded Craigslist; Craig Venter, an American biotechnologist who helped sequence the human genome; Craig Kielburger, a Canadian activist; and Craig Breen, an Irish rally driver (1990–2023).

In addition to personal names, the word Craig appears in geography as a place name. Towns and features named Craig exist in various regions, such as Craig, Colorado, and Craig, Alaska.