Stephen vs Allen

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 #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Stephen Rank #378

Allen Rank #574

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Stephen or Allen more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Allen mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin).

Are Stephen and Allen boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Allen is primarily a boy name.