Stephen

Boy's name

Stephen is derived from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning "crown" or "wreath." It has biblical origins and has been used since ancient times.

Meaning Crown
Origin Greek
U.S. births in 2023 864 Falling
Peak year 1952

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Names Starting With S

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Stephen Hawking - Theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author.
  • Stephen King - Bestselling author of horror, supernatural fiction novels.
  • Stephen Curry - Professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors.
  • Stephen Colbert - Comedian, television host, and political commentator.
  • Stephen Amell - Actor known for "Arrow" TV series.
  • Stephen Fry - Actor, comedian, and writer.
  • Stephen Merchant - Actor, writer, and comedian.
  • Stephen Dorff - Actor known for various film roles.
  • Stephen Root - Actor known for diverse character roles.
  • Stephen Lang - Actor known for "Avatar" and "Don't Breathe."

Brothers for Stephen

Boy names closely related to Stephen

Trevor Thomas Brayden Jeffrey Robert James Tyler Mason

Sisters for Stephen

Girl names closely related to Stephen

Anna Riley Savannah Ava Madison Hannah Kelsey Madelyn

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Stephen

Esteban Estefani Estefania Estefany Estephanie Estevan Stefan Stefani

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