Kash 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

Kash Rank #293
Stephen Rank #378

Kash is more popular, ranked #293 vs #378 for Stephen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kash ___

  • Kash James
  • Kash Lee
  • Kash River
  • Kash Stone
  • Kash Reid
  • Kash Cole

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 Kash

Blaze Ryder Colt Jax Zane

If you choose Stephen

Michael Christopher Jennifer Elizabeth Matthew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kash or Stephen more popular?

Kash is more popular, ranked #293 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Kash and Stephen mean?

Kash means "hollow (place)" (Old English origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Kash and Stephen boy or girl names?

Kash is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.

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