Name meaning
Stephen
means “crown, wreath”
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- English, Irish, American
- Spellings
- Stephen · Steven · Stefan · Étienne · Esteban · Stefano
- Say it
- STEE-ven
- Letters
- 7
Researched meaning
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Stephen comes from the Greek stephanos, crown or wreath, the garland given to winners. Saint Stephen was the first Christian martyr, and Saint Stephen of Hungary became its first king. Steven, Stefan, Étienne and Esteban are its forms.
Roots
From Latin Stephanus, from Greek stephanos (crown, wreath).
Where it is used
Stefan, Étienne and Esteban are related.
Stephen name FAQ
What does the name Stephen mean?
Stephen means “crown, wreath”. From Latin Stephanus, from Greek stephanos (crown, wreath).
Where does the name Stephen come from?
Stephen is of Greek origin. Today it is used in English, Irish, American families.
How do you pronounce Stephen?
Stephen is usually pronounced STEE-ven.
Is Stephen a boy's or a girl's name?
Stephen is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Stephen?
Related spellings and forms include Steven, Stefan, Étienne, Esteban, Stefano.
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Sources
Name data: SSA-Census, Wikidata, Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.