Stephen vs Shepherd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Stephen Rank #378

Shepherd Rank #311

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Shepherd more popular?

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Shepherd mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Stephen and Shepherd boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Shepherd is primarily a boy name.