Stephen vs Tripp

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

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Tripp

Boy #511 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"the third (son)"

Origin: American English tradition

Cultural Roots

American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#511
Total SSA Count
596
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Trip

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Popularity Comparison

Stephen Rank #378
Tripp Rank #511

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 vs #511 for Tripp.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Stephen ___

  • Stephen James
  • Stephen Michael
  • Stephen John
  • Stephen Patrick
  • Stephen Thomas
  • Stephen David

Tripp ___

  • Tripp James
  • Tripp Alexander
  • Tripp William
  • Tripp Henry
  • Tripp Mitchell
  • Tripp Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Stephen

Michael Christopher Jennifer Elizabeth Matthew

If you choose Tripp

Tatum Blake Brooks Sloane Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stephen or Tripp more popular?

Stephen is more popular, ranked #378 compared to Tripp at #511 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Tripp mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Tripp means "the third (son)" (American English tradition origin).

Are Stephen and Tripp boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Tripp is primarily a boy name.

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