Fred vs Stephan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,726 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

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Fred Rank #1,686

Stephan Rank #1,726

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 vs #1726 for Stephan.

Is Fred or Stephan more popular?

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 compared to Stephan at #1726 in the United States.

What do Fred and Stephan mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Stephan means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin).

Are Fred and Stephan boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Stephan is primarily a boy name.