Stephen vs Malakai

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 #233 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my messenger, my angel"

Origin: Hebrew

American New Zealand Polynesian Jewish

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Stephen Rank #378

Malakai Rank #233

Malakai is more popular, ranked #233 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Malakai more popular?

Malakai is more popular, ranked #233 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Malakai mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Malakai means "my messenger, my angel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Stephen and Malakai boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Malakai is primarily a boy name.