Craig vs Jason
Craig and Jason compared on official birth-registration statistics and Namewise's recorded data. This page states what each name's record shows — it never picks a winner or scores one name against the other.
Head to head
Ranks are only compared within one published list and one year. Two ranks from different years, from a boys' and a girls' list, or from different registrars are not comparable, so they are not placed side by side.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
In 1991, Craig was ranked #97 and Jason #22 among boys in New South Wales, Australia.
New Zealand · Boys
In 1992, Craig was ranked #90 and Jason #35 among boys in New Zealand.
Northern Ireland · Boys
In 2015, Craig was ranked #415 and Jason #142 among boys in Northern Ireland.
England and Wales · Boys
In 2025, Craig was ranked #1705 and Jason #187 among boys in England and Wales.
Republic of Ireland · Boys
In 2023, Craig was ranked #516 and Jason #193 among boys in Republic of Ireland.
Scotland · Boys
In 2024, Craig was ranked #478 and Jason #199 among boys in Scotland.
Craig and Jason over time
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Craig and Jason over time
Craig and Jason appear together in 5 published lists, across 160 years of shared records. Jason held the stronger position in more years in 5 of them, Craig in 0.
The order between them changed and held in 2 of those lists — a change in that published list, never a claim that one name displaced the other.
Each reached its own highest recorded position first in 2 of the lists they share.
Counted list by list. Two names in the same published list are measured on the same scale in the same year, so those comparisons are real — but positions from different lists are not, so nothing here is combined into an overall standing.
How this pair is related
The relationship kinds these two qualify for, each under its own stated rule. Every one is drawn from a list they both appear in.
- One moved ahead of the other
In 1970, Jason moved ahead of Craig in New South Wales, Australia · Boys — #8 and #12 the year before became #14 and #2.
- Closest over the longest run
Across 28 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Craig and Jason averaged 24.4 places apart, ending at #97 and #22.
- Longest-running competitions
Craig and Jason were both ranked in England and Wales · Boys for 30 years, from 1996 to 2025, ending at #1705 and #187.
- Peaked in the same years
Both reached their highest recorded position in England and Wales · Boys within 2 years — Craig #81 in 1996, Jason #69 in 1996.
List by list
Republic of Ireland · Boys58 shared years, 1965–2023
Craig held the stronger position in 1 of those years, Jason in 56.
Highest recorded here: Craig #39 in 1990, Jason #18 in 1974.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2023: Craig #516, Jason #193.
England and Wales · Boys30 shared years, 1996–2025
Craig held the stronger position in 0 of those years, Jason in 30.
Highest recorded here: Craig #81 in 1996, Jason #69 in 1996.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Craig #1705, Jason #187.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys28 shared years, 1964–1991
Craig held the stronger position in 6 of those years, Jason in 22.
Highest recorded here: Craig #8 in 1969, Jason #1 in 1971.
The order changed in 1970: Jason moved ahead. In 1969 they stood at #8 and #12; by 1970 that had become #14 and #2.
Most recent shared year, 1991: Craig #97, Jason #22.
New Zealand · Boys27 shared years, 1966–1992
Craig held the stronger position in 3 of those years, Jason in 24.
Highest recorded here: Craig #6 in 1971, Jason #1 in 1970.
The order changed in 1969: Jason moved ahead. In 1968 they stood at #13 and #19; by 1969 that had become #10 and #6.
Most recent shared year, 1992: Craig #90, Jason #35.
Northern Ireland · Boys17 shared years, 1997–2015
Craig held the stronger position in 0 of those years, Jason in 17.
Highest recorded here: Craig #68 in 1997, Jason #36 in 1998.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2015: Craig #415, Jason #142.
Two names moving past each other in a ranking is a fact about the ranking. Namewise does not claim one name displaced the other, that families chose between them, or that either influenced the other — none of that is in this data.
Where to go next
Comparisons that share a name, a rule or a published list with this one. Each is an existing comparison page with its own evidence — nothing here says these pairs are alike.
Other comparisons involving Craig
Pairs where Craig shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Craig vs Harrison
In 1996 they stood at #81 and #86 in England and Wales · Boys, 5 places apart; by 2025 they were #1705 and #50.
Craig · Harrison · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Craig vs Calum
In 1996 they stood at #81 and #91 in England and Wales · Boys, 10 places apart; by 2025 they were #1705 and #3256.
Craig · Calum · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Craig vs Marcus
In 1996 they stood at #81 and #85 in England and Wales · Boys, 4 places apart; by 2025 they were #1705 and #267.
Craig · Marcus · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Craig vs Declan
In 1996 they stood at #81 and #83 in England and Wales · Boys, 2 places apart; by 2025 they were #1705 and #372.
Craig · Declan · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Other comparisons involving Jason
Pairs where Jason shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Jason vs Ross
In 1996 they stood at #69 and #68 in England and Wales · Boys, 1 places apart; by 2025 they were #187 and #2014.
Jason · Ross · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jason vs Mitchell
In 1996 they stood at #69 and #79 in England and Wales · Boys, 10 places apart; by 2025 they were #187 and #1538.
Jason · Mitchell · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jason vs Paul
In 1996 they stood at #69 and #72 in England and Wales · Boys, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #187 and #602.
Jason · Paul · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jason vs Conor
In 1996 they stood at #69 and #63 in England and Wales · Boys, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #187 and #578.
Jason · Conor · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Other pairs with the same kind of relationship
Pairs that qualify under the same rule as this one — one moved ahead of the other.
- Emily vs Amelia
In 2011, Amelia moved ahead of Emily in England and Wales · Girls — #3 and #5 the year before became #5 and #1.
Emily · Amelia · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · One moved ahead of the other
- Sophie vs Amelia
In 2011, Amelia moved ahead of Sophie in England and Wales · Girls — #2 and #5 the year before became #6 and #1.
Sophie · Amelia · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · One moved ahead of the other
- Sarah vs Angela
In 1974, Sarah moved ahead of Angela in New Zealand · Girls — #6 and #5 the year before became #1 and #6.
Sarah · Angela · 36 shared years, 1958–1998 · One moved ahead of the other
- Emma vs Aoife
In 2003, Emma moved ahead of Aoife in Republic of Ireland · Girls — #4 and #2 the year before became #1 and #3.
Emma · Aoife · 62 shared years, 1964–2025 · One moved ahead of the other
Other pairs from New South Wales, Australia lists
Pairs measured inside New South Wales, Australia's own published lists, where this pair's strongest relationship is also recorded. Positions in these lists are not comparable with another registrar's.
- Thomas vs Edward
Over 70 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Thomas rose about as far as Edward fell — from #44 and #48 in 1952 to #13 and #75 in 2025.
Thomas · Edward · 70 shared years, 1952–2025 · Mirrored each other
- Alexander vs Edward
Over 67 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Alexander rose about as far as Edward fell — from #80 and #48 in 1952 to #22 and #75 in 2025.
Alexander · Edward · 67 shared years, 1952–2025 · Mirrored each other
- Thomas vs Andrew
Over 63 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Thomas rose about as far as Andrew fell — from #44 and #51 in 1952 to #8 and #89 in 2016.
Thomas · Andrew · 63 shared years, 1952–2016 · Mirrored each other
- Andrew vs Alexander
Over 60 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Alexander rose about as far as Andrew fell — from #51 and #80 in 1952 to #89 and #9 in 2016.
Andrew · Alexander · 60 shared years, 1952–2016 · Mirrored each other
Other pairs ranked together in the 1990s
Pairs both ranked in the same published list at some point between 1990 and 1999.
- Grace vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #41 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2025 they were #27 and #4867.
Grace · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Ella vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #56 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #46 and #4867.
Ella · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jasmine vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #55 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2025 they were #102 and #4867.
Jasmine · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Anna vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #47 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #142 and #4867.
Anna · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Side by side
| Field | Craig | Jason |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Editorially researched profile | Editorially researched profile |
| Gender usage | male | male |
| Meaning | From the Scottish surname derived from Gaelic 'creag', meaning 'crag, rocks, outcrop' — originally denoting someone who lived near a crag. | From Ancient Greek Iason, meaning 'healer'. In Greek mythology, Jason led the Argonauts in the quest for the Golden Fleece; the name also appears in the New Testament as a Hellenized form possibly of a Hebrew name. |
| Origin | Scottish Gaelic (surname origin) | Greek |
| Pronunciation | /ˈkɹeɪɡ/ | /ˈd͡ʒeɪ.sən/ |
| Syllables | 1 | 2 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, New Zealand | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Norway, New Zealand |
| Most recent popularity observation | England and Wales · Boys #1705 (2025) | Republic of Ireland · Boys #135 (2025) |
| Data Confidence | medium | medium |
What the data shows
- Craig is recorded with a Scottish Gaelic (surname origin) origin, while Jason is recorded with a Greek origin.
- Craig has 1 syllable, compared with 2 for Jason.
- Craig's recorded meaning differs from Jason's — see the table above for each.
- Both names have recorded usage in AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NZ.
How each name got here
Craig
Popularity journey
First recorded1953
First recorded at #79 among boys in New South Wales, Australia in 1953 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
Highest recorded1954–1992
Highest recorded position: #6 among boys in New Zealand, in 1971 (recorded 1954–1992).
New Zealand · Boys
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #1705 among boys in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Boys
Jason
Popularity journey
First recorded1964
First recorded at #100 among boys in New South Wales, Australia in 1964 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
Highest recorded1964–2005
Highest recorded position: #1 among boys in New South Wales, Australia, in 1971 (recorded 1964–2005).
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #187 among boys in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Boys