Stephen vs Erik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Stephen Rank #378

Erik Rank #477

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #477 for Erik.

Is Stephen or Erik more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Erik at #477 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Erik mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Erik means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Stephen and Erik boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.