Stephen vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Stephen Rank #378

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Richard mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Stephen and Richard boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.