Paul vs Steven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

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Paul Rank #264

Steven Rank #269

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #269 for Steven.

Is Paul or Steven more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Steven at #269 in the United States.

What do Paul and Steven mean?

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

Are Paul and Steven boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Steven is primarily a boy name.