Craig Lomas

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Craig Lomas — rock
309K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Craig Lomas is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Craig is a masculine given name of Celtic origin. Craig is a Scottish, Irish and Welsh masculine given name; all variations derive from the Celtic languages. The name has two origins. In some cases it can originate from a nickname, derived from the Scottish Gaelic word creag, meaning 'rock', similar to Peter. In other cases, the given name originates from the Scottish surname Craig, which is also derived from the same Scottish Gaelic word. Cognate forms of creag include the Irish creig, Manx creg, and Welsh craig. The English word crag has the same origin (Old Irish crec). The surname Lomas: Andy Lomas (born 1967), British digital artist Carmen Lomas Garza (born 1948), Mexican American artist Herbert Lomas (actor) (1887–1931), British actor Herbert Lomas (poet) (1924–2011), British poet and translator James Lomas (actor) (born 1990), English stage actor Jamie Lomas (born 1975), English actor Kym Lomas (born 1976), English actress and former singer Samuel Lomas (died 1793), English clockmaker Stanley Lomas (1913–2003), American television producer Alf Lomas (1928–2021), British politician Kenneth Lomas (1922–2000), British Labour Party politician Anne Lomas (born 1953), New Zealand. Craig is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 309K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Craig reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Craig

Meaning: rock

Celtic

Craig is a Scottish, Irish and Welsh masculine given name; all variations derive from the Celtic languages. The name has two origins. In some cases it can originate from a nickname, derived from the Scottish Gaelic word creag, meaning 'rock', similar to Peter. In other cases, the given name originates from the Scottish surname Craig, which is also derived from the same Scottish Gaelic word. Cognate forms of creag include the Irish creig, Manx creg, and Welsh craig. The English word crag has the same origin (Old Irish crec).

Surname: Lomas

Spanish

Andy Lomas (born 1967), British digital artist Carmen Lomas Garza (born 1948), Mexican American artist Herbert Lomas (actor) (1887–1931), British actor Herbert Lomas (poet) (1924–2011), British poet and translator James Lomas (actor) (born 1990), English stage actor Jamie Lomas (born 1975), English actor Kym Lomas (born 1976), English actress and former singer Samuel Lomas (died 1793), English clockmaker Stanley Lomas (1913–2003), American television producer Alf Lomas (1928–2021), British politician Kenneth Lomas (1922–2000), British Labour Party politician Anne Lomas (born 1953), New Zealand.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Craig is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Craig by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Craig Lomas

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Craig Lomas:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Craig?
The first name Craig originates from Celtic. Craig is a Scottish, Irish and Welsh masculine given name; all variations derive from the Celtic languages. The name has two origins. In some cases it can originate from a nickname, derived from the Scottish Gaelic word creag, meaning 'rock', similar to Peter. In other cases, the given name originates from the Scottish surname Craig, which is also derived from the same Scottish Gaelic word. Cognate forms of creag include the Irish creig, Manx creg, and Welsh craig. The English word crag has the same origin (Old Irish crec).
When was Craig most popular?
The name Craig reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Lomas?
The surname Lomas originates from Spanish. Andy Lomas (born 1967), British digital artist Carmen Lomas Garza (born 1948), Mexican American artist Herbert Lomas (actor) (1887–1931), British actor Herbert Lomas (poet) (1924–2011), British poet and translator James Lomas (actor) (born 1990), English stage actor Jamie Lomas (born 1975), English actor Kym Lomas (born 1976), English actress and former singer Samuel Lomas (died 1793), English clockmaker Stanley Lomas (1913–2003), American television producer Alf Lomas (1928–2021), British politician Kenneth Lomas (1922–2000), British Labour Party politician Anne Lomas (born 1953), New Zealand.
What are the origins of the name Craig Lomas?
The name Craig Lomas combines two different traditions: the first name Craig has Celtic roots, while the surname Lomas originates from Spanish.
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