Paul wins 3 of 5 dimensions
Paul: avg 69Stephen: avg 69
Dimension-by-Dimension
Paul: 71SuccessStephen: 71
Paul: 63MoralityStephen: 69
Paul: 80HealthStephen: 74
Paul: 62WarmthStephen: 61
Paul: 69CheerfulnessStephen: 68
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine each name sounds
Paul: 78MasculinityStephen: 74
Paul: 78FemininityStephen: 74
Summary
Paul scores higher on Health and Warmth and Cheerfulness and Masculinity and Femininity, with an average perception score of 69. Stephen scores higher on Morality, with an average perception score of 69. They tie on Success.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Paul or Stephen a better name?▾
Paul and Stephen have the same average perception score (69). The better choice depends on which dimensions matter most to you.
What is the difference between Paul and Stephen?▾
Paul scores higher in Health and Warmth and Cheerfulness and Masculinity and Femininity, while Stephen scores higher in Morality. They tie on 1 dimension.
Which name sounds more successful, Paul or Stephen?▾
Both names score 71 in Success, creating equally ambitious first impressions.
Perception scores (0-100 scale) are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores above 70 are considered very high; below 30 is very low.