Paulino vs Stephano

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephano

Boy #5,944 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"crown, garland, wreath of honor"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian Greek Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,944
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Steph, Tano, Fano

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Paulino Rank #5,824
Stephano Rank #5,944

Paulino is more popular, ranked #5824 vs #5944 for Stephano.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Paulino ___

  • Paulino Jose
  • Paulino Antonio
  • Paulino Miguel
  • Paulino Luis
  • Paulino Carlos
  • Paulino Rafael

Stephano ___

  • Stephano Marco
  • Stephano Luigi
  • Stephano Giovanni
  • Stephano Antonio
  • Stephano Carlo
  • Stephano Enzo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Paulino

Sofia Isabella Miguel Carlos Valentina

If you choose Stephano

Valentina Gianna Lorenzo Chiara Marco

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paulino or Stephano more popular?

Paulino is more popular, ranked #5824 compared to Stephano at #5944 in the United States.

What do Paulino and Stephano mean?

Paulino means "small, humble" (Latin origin). Stephano means "crown, garland, wreath of honor" (Greek origin).

Are Paulino and Stephano boy or girl names?

Paulino is primarily a boy name. Stephano is primarily a boy name.

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