Stephen vs Oscar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God's spear"

Origin: Old English

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Stephen Rank #378

Oscar Rank #217

Oscar is more popular, ranked #217 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Oscar more popular?

Oscar is more popular, ranked #217 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Oscar mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin).

Are Stephen and Oscar boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Oscar is primarily a boy name.