Stephen vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Irish Greek American

✓ All Clear

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Stephen Rank #378

Frederick Rank #424

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Stephen or Frederick more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Frederick mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Stephen and Frederick boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.