Stephen vs Edward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Stephen Rank #378

Edward Rank #228

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Edward more popular?

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Edward mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Stephen and Edward boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.