Stephen vs Lucian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #486 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin

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Stephen Rank #378

Lucian Rank #486

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #486 for Lucian.

Is Stephen or Lucian more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Lucian at #486 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Lucian mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Lucian means "light, illumination" (Latin origin).

Are Stephen and Lucian boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Lucian is primarily a boy name.