Stephen vs Reid

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #300 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red-haired, ruddy complexion"

Origin: Old Scottish/Old English

Scottish Irish English American

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Stephen Rank #378

Reid Rank #300

Reid is more popular, ranked #300 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Reid more popular?

Reid is more popular, ranked #300 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Reid mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Reid means "red-haired, ruddy complexion" (Old Scottish/Old English origin).

Are Stephen and Reid boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Reid is primarily a boy name.