Stephen vs Malcolm

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 #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Stephen Rank #378

Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Malcolm mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Stephen and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.