Stephen
STEE-ven
Boy · Greek
Meaning: Crown, wreath, garland
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Stefan
Boy · German · Medium name
- Meaning
- Crown, wreath
- Pronunciation
- SHTAH-fahn
- Origin
- German
- Popularity
- Uncommon in Germany (2023)
German, Scandinavian, and Slavic form of Stephen, from Greek 'stephanos'.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
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Languages in use: German, Slavic, Greek
Commonly used in: Eastern Europe, Germany, United States
Alternate spellings
StephenEnglish
English form with ph.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Stefan Zweig
1881–1942
Austrian novelist, playwright, and biographer.
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Behind the Name, German Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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