Stephen vs Jared

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Irish Greek American

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Boy #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

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Stephen Rank #378

Jared Rank #394

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #394 for Jared.

Is Stephen or Jared more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Jared at #394 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Jared mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin).

Are Stephen and Jared boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Jared is primarily a boy name.