Stephen vs Franklin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #389 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free man, freeholder of land"

Origin: Middle English

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Stephen Rank #378

Franklin Rank #389

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #389 for Franklin.

Is Stephen or Franklin more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Franklin at #389 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Franklin mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Franklin means "free man, freeholder of land" (Middle English origin).

Are Stephen and Franklin boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Franklin is primarily a boy name.