Stephen vs Jeffrey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

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Stephen Rank #378

Jeffrey Rank #521

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #521 for Jeffrey.

Is Stephen or Jeffrey more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Jeffrey at #521 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Jeffrey mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin).

Are Stephen and Jeffrey boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Jeffrey is primarily a boy name.