Stephen vs Bryce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #297 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"speckled, freckled"

Origin: Gaulish/Celtic

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Stephen Rank #378

Bryce Rank #297

Bryce is more popular, ranked #297 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Bryce more popular?

Bryce is more popular, ranked #297 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Bryce mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Bryce means "speckled, freckled" (Gaulish/Celtic origin).

Are Stephen and Bryce boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Bryce is primarily a boy name.