Johnny vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Johnny

Boy #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish

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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Irish Greek American

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Johnny Rank #458

Stephen Rank #378

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #458 for Johnny.

Is Johnny or Stephen more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Johnny at #458 in the United States.

What do Johnny and Stephen mean?

Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Johnny and Stephen boy or girl names?

Johnny is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.