Steven vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Steven

Boy #269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Steven Rank #269

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #269 for Steven.

Is Steven or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Steven at #269 in the United States.

What do Steven and Nicholas mean?

Steven means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Steven and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Steven is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.