Stephen vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English Irish Greek American

✓ All Clear

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Irish English Scottish American

8 High Risk

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Stephen Rank #378

Patrick Rank #221

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Patrick more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Patrick mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Stephen and Patrick boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.