Stephen vs Seth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

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Stephen Rank #378

Seth Rank #559

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #559 for Seth.

Is Stephen or Seth more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Seth at #559 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Seth mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Stephen and Seth boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.