Stephen vs Johnny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #458 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Yahweh is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew

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Stephen Rank #378

Johnny Rank #458

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #458 for Johnny.

Is Stephen or Johnny more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Johnny at #458 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Johnny mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Johnny means "Yahweh is merciful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Stephen and Johnny boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Johnny is primarily a boy name.