Stephen vs Nehemiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #427 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"comforted by God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Stephen Rank #378

Nehemiah Rank #427

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #427 for Nehemiah.

Is Stephen or Nehemiah more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Nehemiah at #427 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Nehemiah mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Nehemiah means "comforted by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Stephen and Nehemiah boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Nehemiah is primarily a boy name.