Frank vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frank

Boy #469 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Germanic via Latin

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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Frank Rank #469

Stephen Rank #378

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #469 for Frank.

Is Frank or Stephen more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Frank at #469 in the United States.

What do Frank and Stephen mean?

Frank means "free man" (Germanic via Latin origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Frank and Stephen boy or girl names?

Frank is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.