Constantine vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Constantine Rank #1,611
Stephen Rank #378

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #1611 for Constantine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Constantine ___

  • Constantine James
  • Constantine George
  • Constantine Henry
  • Constantine Alexander
  • Constantine Porphyrios
  • Constantine Leo

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 Constantine

Maximus Theodosia Leonidas Cornelia Augustus

If you choose Stephen

Michael Christopher Jennifer Elizabeth Matthew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Constantine or Stephen more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Constantine at #1611 in the United States.

What do Constantine and Stephen mean?

Constantine means "firm, unwavering" (Latin origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Constantine and Stephen boy or girl names?

Constantine is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.

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