Nathaniel vs Steven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathaniel

Boy #144 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English American Christian

✓ All Clear

Boy #269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

English American Dutch

✓ All Clear

Nathaniel Rank #144

Steven Rank #269

Nathaniel is more popular, ranked #144 vs #269 for Steven.

Is Nathaniel or Steven more popular?

Nathaniel is more popular, ranked #144 compared to Steven at #269 in the United States.

What do Nathaniel and Steven mean?

Nathaniel means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin). Steven means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin).

Are Nathaniel and Steven boy or girl names?

Nathaniel is primarily a boy name. Steven is primarily a boy name.