Stephen vs Sonny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #336 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son, young boy"

Origin: English

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Stephen Rank #378

Sonny Rank #336

Sonny is more popular, ranked #336 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Sonny more popular?

Sonny is more popular, ranked #336 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Sonny mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Sonny means "son, young boy" (English origin).

Are Stephen and Sonny boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Sonny is primarily a boy name.