Stephan vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephan

Boy #1,726 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

German French English Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,726
Total SSA Count
96
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Steve, Steph

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Popularity Comparison

Stephan Rank #1,726
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1726 for Stephan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Stephan ___

  • Stephan James
  • Stephan Michael
  • Stephan Alexander
  • Stephan John
  • Stephan David
  • Stephan Thomas

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Stephan

Elisa Clara Maximilian Helena Anton

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stephan or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Stephan at #1726 in the United States.

What do Stephan and Theodore mean?

Stephan means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Stephan and Theodore boy or girl names?

Stephan is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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