Abbott vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abbott

Boy #3,766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"father, head of monastery"

Origin: Aramaic via Latin

Cultural Roots

English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,766
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Abe, Ab

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Abbott Rank #3,766
Stephen Rank #378

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #3766 for Abbott.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Abbott ___

  • Abbott James
  • Abbott William
  • Abbott Henry
  • Abbott Thomas
  • Abbott Charles
  • Abbott Edward

Stephen ___

  • Stephen James
  • Stephen Michael
  • Stephen John
  • Stephen Patrick
  • Stephen Thomas
  • Stephen David

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Abbott

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If you choose Stephen

Michael Christopher Jennifer Elizabeth Matthew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abbott or Stephen more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Abbott at #3766 in the United States.

What do Abbott and Stephen mean?

Abbott means "father, head of monastery" (Aramaic via Latin origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Abbott and Stephen boy or girl names?

Abbott is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.

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