Briggs vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Briggs

Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Briggs Rank #327

Stephen Rank #378

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Briggs or Stephen more popular?

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Briggs and Stephen mean?

Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Briggs and Stephen boy or girl names?

Briggs is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.