Moses vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Moses

Boy #506 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"drawn out of water"

Origin: Hebrew via Egyptian

Hebrew American African-American Christian Jewish

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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Irish Greek American

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Moses Rank #506

Stephen Rank #378

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #506 for Moses.

Is Moses or Stephen more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Moses at #506 in the United States.

What do Moses and Stephen mean?

Moses means "drawn out of water" (Hebrew via Egyptian origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Moses and Stephen boy or girl names?

Moses is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.