Stephan vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephan

Boy #1,726 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Stephan Rank #1,726

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1726 for Stephan.

Is Stephan or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Stephan at #1726 in the United States.

What do Stephan and Richard mean?

Stephan means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Stephan and Richard boy or girl names?

Stephan is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.