Muhammad vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Muhammad

Boy #245 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"praiseworthy, highly praised"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim South Asian African Global

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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Irish Greek American

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Muhammad Rank #245

Stephen Rank #378

Muhammad is more popular, ranked #245 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Muhammad or Stephen more popular?

Muhammad is more popular, ranked #245 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Muhammad and Stephen mean?

Muhammad means "praiseworthy, highly praised" (Arabic origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Muhammad and Stephen boy or girl names?

Muhammad is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.