Paul vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Paul Rank #264

Stephen Rank #378

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Paul or Stephen more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Paul and Stephen mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Paul and Stephen boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.