Stefan
Stefan: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Stefan
- A male given name.
- A surname of German or Austrian origin, derived from the given name Stefan.
Etymology
From Ancient Greek στεφανίζω (stephanízō, “to crown”) & Ancient Greek στέφανος (stéphanos, “that which surrounds, crown, wreath”).
How popular is Stefan?
Since 1880, 42 girls and 21,195 boys in the U.S. have been named Stefan (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5625 in 1985. Its highest rank for boys was #339 in 1991. In 2025, 219 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Stefan
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Stefan
Sister and brother names that share Stefan's Greek roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Stefan FAQ
What does the name Stefan mean?
A male given name. A surname of German or Austrian origin, derived from the given name Stefan. From Ancient Greek στεφανίζω (stephanízō, “to crown”) & Ancient Greek στέφανος (stéphanos, “that which surrounds, crown, wreath”).
What is the origin of the name Stefan?
Stefan is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Stefan?
Since 1880, 42 girls and 21,195 boys in the U.S. have been named Stefan (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5625 in 1985. Its highest rank for boys was #339 in 1991. In 2025, 219 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Stefan a boy or girl name?
Stefan is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 42 girls and 21,195 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.