Graig as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Graig

What is the meaning of the name Graig ?

The baby name Graig is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /ɡreɪɡ/ (approx. "GRAYG") — Welsh pronunciation may be /ɡraɪɡ/.

Graig is Welsh in Origin.

Graig is a rare variant of Craig, ultimately from Scottish Gaelic creag, meaning rock, crag, or cliff; the Welsh common noun graig shares the same sense. The name began as a toponymic surname for families living near a rocky outcrop, later moving into given-name use. Connotations include steadfastness, reliability, and rugged nature. Pronunciation typically follows Craig.

Craig saw broad popularity in Scotland, England, and North America during the mid-20th century, while Graig has stayed uncommon; in the United States it gained visibility through baseball player Graig Nettles in the 1970s. Variant forms and spellings include Craig, Kraig (an American respelling), and the Gaelic Creag; Scottish diminutives such as Craigie also occur. Related place-name elements appear across Wales as Y Graig and in numerous Scottish toponyms beginning with Creag- or Craig-.