Stephen vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Stephen Rank #378

Nicolas Rank #184

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Nicolas more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Nicolas mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Stephen and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.