Melda 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

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Popularity Comparison

Melda Rank #28,884
Stephen Rank #378

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #28884 for Melda.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Melda ___

No pairings available yet.

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 Melda

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If you choose Stephen

Michael Christopher Jennifer Elizabeth Matthew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melda or Stephen more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Melda at #28884 in the United States.

What do Melda and Stephen mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Melda and Stephen boy or girl names?

Melda is primarily a girl name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.

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