Stephen vs Lionel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #561 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"young lion"

Origin: Latin

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Stephen Rank #378

Lionel Rank #561

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #561 for Lionel.

Is Stephen or Lionel more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Lionel at #561 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Lionel mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Lionel means "young lion" (Latin origin).

Are Stephen and Lionel boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Lionel is primarily a boy name.