Nehemiah vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nehemiah

Boy #427 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"comforted by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English African-American Christian

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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Irish Greek American

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Nehemiah Rank #427

Stephen Rank #378

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #427 for Nehemiah.

Is Nehemiah or Stephen more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Nehemiah at #427 in the United States.

What do Nehemiah and Stephen mean?

Nehemiah means "comforted by God" (Hebrew origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Nehemiah and Stephen boy or girl names?

Nehemiah is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.