Stephen vs Preston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Stephen Rank #378

Preston Rank #330

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Preston more popular?

Preston is more popular, ranked #330 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Preston mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Stephen and Preston boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Preston is primarily a boy name.