Anderson vs Steven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anderson

Boy #357 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Andrew (manly)"

Origin: Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic

American Scottish Scandinavian

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Boy #269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

English American Dutch

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Anderson Rank #357

Steven Rank #269

Steven is more popular, ranked #269 vs #357 for Anderson.

Is Anderson or Steven more popular?

Steven is more popular, ranked #269 compared to Anderson at #357 in the United States.

What do Anderson and Steven mean?

Anderson means "son of Andrew (manly)" (Scottish/Scandinavian patronymic origin). Steven means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin).

Are Anderson and Steven boy or girl names?

Anderson is primarily a boy name. Steven is primarily a boy name.