Stephen vs Kobe

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 #410 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"tortoise (alternative Japanese reading)"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American African-American

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Stephen Rank #378

Kobe Rank #410

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #410 for Kobe.

Is Stephen or Kobe more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Kobe at #410 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Kobe mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Kobe means "tortoise (alternative Japanese reading)" (Japanese origin).

Are Stephen and Kobe boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Kobe is primarily a boy name.