Stephen vs Alijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Irish Greek American

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Boy #431 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian African-American American

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Stephen Rank #378

Alijah Rank #431

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #431 for Alijah.

Is Stephen or Alijah more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Alijah at #431 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Alijah mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Alijah means "my God is Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Stephen and Alijah boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Alijah is primarily a boy name.