Steven vs Brian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Steven

Boy #269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #301 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble, high"

Origin: Celtic

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Steven Rank #269

Brian Rank #301

Steven is more popular, ranked #269 vs #301 for Brian.

Is Steven or Brian more popular?

Steven is more popular, ranked #269 compared to Brian at #301 in the United States.

What do Steven and Brian mean?

Steven means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin). Brian means "noble, high" (Celtic origin).

Are Steven and Brian boy or girl names?

Steven is primarily a boy name. Brian is primarily a boy name.