Crayge as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Crayge

What is the meaning of the name Crayge ?

The baby name Crayge is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced KRAYG (/kreɪg/).

Crayge is Scottish in Origin.

Crayge is a modern, stylized spelling of Craig, derived from the Scottish Gaelic creag, meaning “rock,” “crag,” or “cliff.” It began as a topographic surname for people living near rocky outcrops in Scotland and northern England, then shifted into given-name use. Through Scottish migration, the name spread throughout the English-speaking world and became familiar in the 20th century, appreciated for its sturdy, concise sound and connotations of steadfastness.

Variants and related forms include Craig (standard), Craige and Creig (alternative spellings), Kraig (Americanized), and the Gaelic Creag; Craigie survives as a diminutive and surname. The Manx form Cregg reflects the same Celtic root. While Craig reached peak popularity in Britain and North America during the 1960s–80s, Crayge remains rare, serving as a distinctive choice that preserves the original meaning of “rock” while signaling contemporary style and a Scottish linguistic heritage.

⚙ Crayge doesn't appear in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. That usually points to a very rare, regional, or newly coined name. Whatever the reason, hardly anyone else has it.