Stephen vs Ariel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #512 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Stephen Rank #378

Ariel Rank #512

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #512 for Ariel.

Is Stephen or Ariel more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Ariel at #512 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Ariel mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Ariel means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Stephen and Ariel boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Ariel is primarily a boy name.