Kreig

♂ Boy

Pronounced KRAYG /ˈkreɪɡ/Low

Meaning: Kreig is a K-spelling of Craig, from the Scottish Gaelic creag, 'rock' or 'crag,' originally a surname for someone living by a rocky outcrop. The German-looking spelling is a modern American restyling of the Scottish name.Low

In 30 seconds: Kreig is a boy's name, a spelling of Craig from the Scottish Gaelic for 'rock' or 'crag.' It appears in United States records around the early nineteen-nineties (said KRAYG).

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Origin MediumScottish

MeaningKreig is a K-spelling of Craig, from the Scottish Gaelic creag, 'rock' or 'crag,' originally a surname for someone living by a rocky outcrop. The German-looking spelling is a modern American restyling of the Scottish name.

U.S. rank (1996)#7608 ↗ Rising

1996 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1993

Total births (all-time)≈ 180

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Kreig is a variant spelling of Craig, from the Scottish Gaelic creag, 'crag' or 'rock.' Craig spread as a first name in the twentieth century, and the K- and -eig styling gives it a modern, slightly Germanic look.

It stayed very rare in this spelling, given to only about fifteen boys a year at its peak around 1993 while standard Craig was common. A boy named Kreig then is in his thirties today.

Did you know? Craig, behind Kreig, is one of the plainest and most solid of Scottish names, meaning simply 'rock' - a sturdy sense that carries straight into this spelling.

Overall data confidence 30%

References - Kreig — K-spelling of Craig; Scottish Gaelic creag 'rock'; parent-traced.

Variations

CraigKraigCraighCreag

Nicknames

Craig

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kreig mean?

As a form of Craig, it means 'rock' or 'crag,' from the Scottish Gaelic creag.

How do you pronounce Kreig?

It is said KRAYG /ˈkreɪɡ/ - one syllable.

Is Kreig a boy or girl name?

Kreig is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Kreig?

It was always rare in this spelling in the United States, given to only about fifteen boys a year at its peak in the nineteen-nineties.