Stephen vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Stephen Rank #378

Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Paul mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Stephen and Paul boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.