Stephen vs Muhammad

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 #245 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"praiseworthy, highly praised"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim South Asian African Global

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Stephen Rank #378

Muhammad Rank #245

Muhammad is more popular, ranked #245 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Muhammad more popular?

Muhammad is more popular, ranked #245 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Muhammad mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Muhammad means "praiseworthy, highly praised" (Arabic origin).

Are Stephen and Muhammad boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Muhammad is primarily a boy name.