Frederick vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederick

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Irish Greek American

✓ All Clear

Frederick Rank #424

Stephen Rank #378

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Frederick or Stephen more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Stephen mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Frederick and Stephen boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.