Reece vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reece

Boy #455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"enthusiasm, ardent"

Origin: Old Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#455
Total SSA Count
686
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ree, Rey, Reie

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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
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Popularity Comparison

Reece Rank #455
Stephen Rank #378

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #455 for Reece.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Reece ___

  • Reece James
  • Reece William
  • Reece Alexander
  • Reece Thomas
  • Reece Owen
  • Reece Morgan

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 Reece

Owen Evan Finn Dylan Gwen

If you choose Stephen

Michael Christopher Jennifer Elizabeth Matthew

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Reece or Stephen more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Reece at #455 in the United States.

What do Reece and Stephen mean?

Reece means "enthusiasm, ardent" (Old Welsh origin). Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Reece and Stephen boy or girl names?

Reece is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.

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