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Stephen
Meaning: crown, wreath · Origin: Greek · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
From Greek stephanos, 'crown'. Saint Stephen was the first Christian martyr.
Famous people named Stephen
- Stephen Hawking (physicist)
- Stephen King (author)
Nicknames
Steve, Stevie
Variants & related names
Steven, Esteban, Stefan, Étienne
Stephen name art
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FAQ
What does the name Stephen mean?
Stephen means “crown, wreath”. It comes from Greek.
Is Stephen a popular name?
Stephen is a classic boys' name that has been used for generations in the English-speaking world. For its current rank, see the US Social Security Administration or UK Office for National Statistics baby-name lists.
What are nicknames for Stephen?
Steve, Stevie.
What are other forms of Stephen?
Steven, Esteban, Stefan, Étienne.
Similar names
Orion · Phoenix · Theo · Kyrie · Theodore · Sebastian
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.