Stevan vs Zale

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stevan

Boy #7,481 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crown, wreath, garland"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Serbian Croatian Macedonian Bosnian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7,481
Total SSA Count
11
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Steve, Stev, Van

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Zale

Boy #7,480 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sea strength, power of the sea"

Origin: Greek zalos

Cultural Roots

Greek American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7,480
Total SSA Count
11
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Stevan Rank #7,481
Zale Rank #7,480

Zale is more popular, ranked #7480 vs #7481 for Stevan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Stevan ___

  • Stevan Milos
  • Stevan Aleksandar
  • Stevan James
  • Stevan Michael
  • Stevan Ivan

Zale ___

  • Zale Anthony
  • Zale Marcus
  • Zale James
  • Zale River
  • Zale Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Stevan

Nikola Ivan Marija Ana Dragan

If you choose Zale

Reef Cove Marina Coral

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stevan or Zale more popular?

Zale is more popular, ranked #7480 compared to Stevan at #7481 in the United States.

What do Stevan and Zale mean?

Stevan means "crown, wreath, garland" (Greek origin). Zale means "sea strength, power of the sea" (Greek zalos origin).

Are Stevan and Zale boy or girl names?

Stevan is primarily a boy name. Zale is primarily a boy name.

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