Steve vs Fred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Steve

Boy #1,693 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Steve Rank #1,693

Fred Rank #1,686

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 vs #1693 for Steve.

Is Steve or Fred more popular?

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 compared to Steve at #1693 in the United States.

What do Steve and Fred mean?

Steve means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin). Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Steve and Fred boy or girl names?

Steve is primarily a boy name. Fred is primarily a boy name.