Stephen vs Francis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #451 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Stephen Rank #378

Francis Rank #451

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #451 for Francis.

Is Stephen or Francis more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Francis at #451 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Francis mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Francis means "free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Stephen and Francis boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Francis is primarily a boy name.