Steven vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Steven

Boy #269 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Steven Rank #269

Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #269 for Steven.

Is Steven or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Steven at #269 in the United States.

What do Steven and Paul mean?

Steven means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Steven and Paul boy or girl names?

Steven is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.