Jared vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jared

Boy #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Irish Greek American

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Jared Rank #394

Stephen Rank #378

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #394 for Jared.

Is Jared or Stephen more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Jared at #394 in the United States.

What do Jared and Stephen mean?

Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Jared and Stephen boy or girl names?

Jared is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.