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Jon vs Stefan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jon

Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian Welsh English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#893
Total SSA Count
265
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Stefan

Boy #1,002 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Slavic Romanian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,002
Total SSA Count
225
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jon Rank #893
Stefan Rank #1,002

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 vs #1002 for Stefan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jon or Stefan more popular?

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 compared to Stefan at #1002 in the United States.

What do Jon and Stefan mean?

Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Stefan means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin).

Are Jon and Stefan boy or girl names?

Jon is primarily a boy name. Stefan is primarily a boy name.

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