Jeffrey vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeffrey

Boy #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Jeffrey Rank #521

Stephen Rank #378

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #521 for Jeffrey.

Is Jeffrey or Stephen more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Jeffrey at #521 in the United States.

What do Jeffrey and Stephen mean?

Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Jeffrey and Stephen boy or girl names?

Jeffrey is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.