Stephan vs Karl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephan

Boy #1,726 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,684 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German

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Stephan Rank #1,726

Karl Rank #1,684

Karl is more popular, ranked #1684 vs #1726 for Stephan.

Is Stephan or Karl more popular?

Karl is more popular, ranked #1684 compared to Stephan at #1726 in the United States.

What do Stephan and Karl mean?

Stephan means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin). Karl means "free man, strong man" (Old High German origin).

Are Stephan and Karl boy or girl names?

Stephan is primarily a boy name. Karl is primarily a boy name.