Stephen vs Briggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

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Stephen Rank #378

Briggs Rank #327

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Briggs more popular?

Briggs is more popular, ranked #327 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Briggs mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin).

Are Stephen and Briggs boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Briggs is primarily a boy name.