Stephen vs Steven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

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Stephen Rank #378

Steven Rank #269

Steven is more popular, ranked #269 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Steven more popular?

Steven is more popular, ranked #269 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Steven mean?

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

Are Stephen and Steven boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Steven is primarily a boy name.