Creigh
Creigh is an Irish and Scottish boy name. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. It draws on the natural world. It sounds short and punchy, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a longer middle name.
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- Word funCreigh doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Creigh would score 12 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
- GenerationCreigh peaked in 1991, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Creigh you'd meet today is about 34 years old.
- HistoryCreigh first shows up in US birth records in 1991, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 34 years since.
US births per million boys, 1991–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Creigh
Creigh is a boy name of Irish and Scottish origin. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat with a crisp finish, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Irish namesScottish names
Other spellings of Creigh
More Irish boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
- Unisex name: Ryan · little king
- Boy name: Dominic · of the Lord
Questions about the name Creigh
What is the origin of the name Creigh?
Creigh is Irish and Scottish in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Creigh turns up in more than one tradition. Other Irish names to consider are Liam (“resolute protector”), Owen (“well-born”), Logan (“little hollow”) and Nolan (“descendant of Nuallán”).
Is Creigh a boy or girl name?
Creigh is a boy name.
How popular is the name Creigh?
Creigh is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1991. It peaked at #8,236 in 1991, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Creigh?
If you like Creigh, you might also like Creig. Creig is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Creigh?
Creigh is an Irish and Scottish boy name. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. It draws on the natural world. It sounds short and punchy, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.