Stephan vs Fred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephan

Boy #1,726 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Stephan Rank #1,726

Fred Rank #1,686

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 vs #1726 for Stephan.

Is Stephan or Fred more popular?

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 compared to Stephan at #1726 in the United States.

What do Stephan and Fred mean?

Stephan means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin). Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Stephan and Fred boy or girl names?

Stephan is primarily a boy name. Fred is primarily a boy name.