Azariah vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Azariah

Boy #504 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God has helped"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American African-American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#504
Total SSA Count
604
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zari, Ari, Az

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Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

English Irish Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#378
Total SSA Count
864
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Steve, Stevie

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Popularity Comparison

Azariah Rank #504
Stephen Rank #378

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #504 for Azariah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Azariah ___

  • Azariah James
  • Azariah Emmanuel
  • Azariah David
  • Azariah Elijah
  • Azariah Michael
  • Azariah Joseph

Stephen ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Azariah

Elijah Isaiah Ezekiel Miriam Delilah

If you choose Stephen

Michael Christopher Jennifer Elizabeth Matthew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Azariah or Stephen more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Azariah at #504 in the United States.

What do Azariah and Stephen mean?

Azariah means "God has helped" (Hebrew origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Azariah and Stephen boy or girl names?

Azariah is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.

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