Craig vs Jeremy
Craig and Jeremycompared 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 Jeremy #58 among boys in New South Wales, Australia.
New Zealand · Boys
In 1992, Craig was ranked #90 and Jeremy #58 among boys in New Zealand.
Northern Ireland · Boys
In 2011, Craig was ranked #311 and Jeremy #375 among boys in Northern Ireland.
Scotland · Boys
In 2024, Craig was ranked #478 and Jeremy #727 among boys in Scotland.
Republic of Ireland · Boys
In 2023, Craig was ranked #516 and Jeremy #584 among boys in Republic of Ireland.
England and Wales · Boys
In 2025, Craig was ranked #1705 and Jeremy #556 among boys in England and Wales.
Craig and Jeremy over time
Craig and Jeremy appear together in 4 published lists, across 131 years of shared records. Craig held the stronger position in more years in 3 of them, Jeremy in 1.
The order between them changed and held in 4 of those lists — a change in that published list, never a claim that one name displaced the other.
Craig reached its own highest recorded position earlier in 2 of those lists, Jeremy in 1. Each position is a place inside its own list, so this compares when they peaked and never how high.
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 1987, Jeremy moved ahead of Craig in New South Wales, Australia · Boys — #45 and #50 the year before became #52 and #51.
- Repeatedly exchanged positions
Craig and Jeremy changed places 5 times in Republic of Ireland · Boys between 1965 and 2023, ending at #516 and #584.
- Closest over the longest run
Across 22 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Craig and Jeremy averaged 30.5 places apart, ending at #97 and #58.
- Longest-running competitions
Craig and Jeremy were both ranked in England and Wales · Boys for 30 years, from 1996 to 2025, ending at #1705 and #556.
- Peaked in the same years
Both reached their highest recorded position in England and Wales · Boys within 2 years — Craig #81 in 1996, Jeremy #265 in 1996.
List by list
Republic of Ireland · Boys54 shared years, 1965–2023
Craig held the stronger position in 39 of those years, Jeremy in 14.
Highest recorded here: Craig #39 in 1990, Jeremy #121 in 1974.
The order changed in 2022: Craig moved ahead. In 2021 they stood at #637 and #556; by 2022 that had become #509 and #779.
Most recent shared year, 2023: Craig #516, Jeremy #584.
England and Wales · Boys30 shared years, 1996–2025
Craig held the stronger position in 12 of those years, Jeremy in 18.
Highest recorded here: Craig #81 in 1996, Jeremy #265 in 1996.
The order changed in 2010: Jeremy moved ahead. In 2009 they stood at #408 and #417; by 2010 that had become #503 and #422.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Craig #1705, Jeremy #556.
New Zealand · Boys25 shared years, 1968–1992
Craig held the stronger position in 15 of those years, Jeremy in 10.
Highest recorded here: Craig #6 in 1971, Jeremy #24 in 1977.
The order changed in 1983: Jeremy moved ahead. In 1982 they stood at #32 and #38; by 1983 that had become #31 and #28.
Most recent shared year, 1992: Craig #90, Jeremy #58.
New South Wales, Australia · Boys22 shared years, 1970–1991
Craig held the stronger position in 17 of those years, Jeremy in 5.
Highest recorded here: Craig #11 in 1971, Jeremy #48 in 1983.
The order changed in 1987: Jeremy moved ahead. In 1986 they stood at #45 and #50; by 1987 that had become #52 and #51.
Most recent shared year, 1991: Craig #97, Jeremy #58.
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 Jeremy
Pairs where Jeremy shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Sean vs Jeremy
Sean and Jeremy changed places 14 times in New South Wales, Australia · Boys between 1970 and 2006, ending at #71 and #85.
Sean · Jeremy · 35 shared years, 1970–2006 · Repeatedly exchanged positions
- Matthew vs Jeremy
Both reached their highest recorded position in New South Wales, Australia · Boys within 2 years — Matthew #1 in 1982, Jeremy #48 in 1983.
Matthew · Jeremy · 37 shared years, 1970–2008 · Peaked in the same years
- Jonathan vs Jeremy
Across 37 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, Jonathan and Jeremy averaged 7.6 places apart, ending at #74 and #95.
Jonathan · Jeremy · 37 shared years, 1970–2008 · Closest over the longest run
- George vs Jeremy
Across 37 shared years in New South Wales, Australia · Boys, George and Jeremy averaged 12.9 places apart, ending at #64 and #95.
George · Jeremy · 37 shared years, 1970–2008 · Closest over the longest run
Side by side
| Field | Craig | Jeremy |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Editorially researched profile | Official statistical record (evidence-only) |
| 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. | Not yet recorded |
| Origin | Scottish Gaelic (surname origin) | Not yet recorded |
| Pronunciation | /ˈkɹeɪɡ/ | |
| Syllables | 1 | 3 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NZ | AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NZ |
| Most recent popularity observation | England and Wales · Boys #1705 (2025) | Republic of Ireland · Boys #432 (2025) |
| Pronunciation clarity (demonstration score) | 90/100 | Not yet recorded |
| Spelling simplicity (demonstration score) | 94/100 | 88/100 |
| International familiarity (demonstration score) | 100/100 | 100/100 |
| Data Confidence | medium | medium |
What the data shows
- Craig has a recorded origin (Scottish Gaelic (surname origin)); Jeremy does not have one recorded yet.
- Craig has 1 syllable, compared with 3 for Jeremy.
- A meaning is recorded for Craig; Jeremy doesn't have one written yet.
- 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
Jeremy
Popularity journey
First recorded1965
First recorded at #170 among boys in Republic of Ireland in 1965 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Republic of Ireland · Boys
Highest recorded1968–1999
Highest recorded position: #24 among boys in New Zealand, in 1977 (recorded 1968–1999).
New Zealand · Boys
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #556 among boys in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Boys