Stephan vs Woodrow

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
Woodrow Rank #1,690

Woodrow is more popular, ranked #1690 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

Woodrow ___

  • Woodrow James
  • Woodrow Lee
  • Woodrow Allen
  • Woodrow Scott
  • Woodrow Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Stephan

Elisa Clara Maximilian Helena Anton

If you choose Woodrow

Theodore Harriet Clarence Eleanor Chester

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stephan or Woodrow more popular?

Woodrow is more popular, ranked #1690 compared to Stephan at #1726 in the United States.

What do Stephan and Woodrow mean?

Stephan means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin). Woodrow means "row of trees by the wood" (Old English origin).

Are Stephan and Woodrow boy or girl names?

Stephan is primarily a boy name. Woodrow is primarily a boy name.

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