Stephan
Stephan: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Stephan
- A male given name.
Etymology
Ultimately from Ancient Greek στεφανίζω (stephanízō, “to crown”) & Ancient Greek στέφανος (stéphanos, “that which surrounds, crown, wreath”).
How popular is Stephan?
Since 1880, 229 girls and 27,681 boys in the U.S. have been named Stephan (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3523 in 1972. Its highest rank for boys was #314 in 1954. In 2025, 86 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Stephan
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Stephan
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Stephan FAQ
What does the name Stephan mean?
A male given name. Ultimately from Ancient Greek στεφανίζω (stephanízō, “to crown”) & Ancient Greek στέφανος (stéphanos, “that which surrounds, crown, wreath”).
How popular is the name Stephan?
Since 1880, 229 girls and 27,681 boys in the U.S. have been named Stephan (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3523 in 1972. Its highest rank for boys was #314 in 1954. In 2025, 86 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Stephan a boy or girl name?
Stephan is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 229 girls and 27,681 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.