Steven vs Gael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Steven

Boy #269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

English American Dutch

✓ All Clear

Boy #89 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"stranger, foreigner"

Origin: Celtic

Irish Scottish Welsh French American

15 High Risk

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Steven Rank #269

Gael Rank #89

Gael is more popular, ranked #89 vs #269 for Steven.

Is Steven or Gael more popular?

Gael is more popular, ranked #89 compared to Steven at #269 in the United States.

What do Steven and Gael mean?

Steven means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin). Gael means "stranger, foreigner" (Celtic origin).

Are Steven and Gael boy or girl names?

Steven is primarily a boy name. Gael is primarily a boy name.