Kerry vs Stephon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kerry

Boy #2,690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dark, dark-featured"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,690
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ker

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kerry Rank #2,690
Stephon Rank #2,548

Stephon is more popular, ranked #2548 vs #2690 for Kerry.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kerry ___

  • Kerry James
  • Kerry Michael
  • Kerry Patrick
  • Kerry Sean
  • Kerry Thomas
  • Kerry Lee

Stephon ___

  • Stephon James
  • Stephon Marcus
  • Stephon Andre
  • Stephon Lee
  • Stephon Anthony
  • Stephon Xavier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kerry

Dermot Brigid Siobhan Cormac Aoife

If you choose Stephon

Darius Jasmine Marcus Destiny Lamar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kerry or Stephon more popular?

Stephon is more popular, ranked #2548 compared to Kerry at #2690 in the United States.

What do Kerry and Stephon mean?

Kerry means "dark, dark-featured" (Old Irish origin). Stephon means "crown, garland" (Greek origin).

Are Kerry and Stephon boy or girl names?

Kerry is primarily a boy name. Stephon is primarily a boy name.

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