Franklin vs Steven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Franklin

Boy #389 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free man, freeholder of land"

Origin: Middle English

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Boy #269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

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Franklin Rank #389

Steven Rank #269

Steven is more popular, ranked #269 vs #389 for Franklin.

Is Franklin or Steven more popular?

Steven is more popular, ranked #269 compared to Franklin at #389 in the United States.

What do Franklin and Steven mean?

Franklin means "free man, freeholder of land" (Middle English origin). Steven means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin).

Are Franklin and Steven boy or girl names?

Franklin is primarily a boy name. Steven is primarily a boy name.