The baby name Stellan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˈstɛlən/ (STEL-un); Swedish: [ˈstɛlan] (STEL-an).
The baby name Stellan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: /ˈstɛlən/ (STEL-un); Swedish: [ˈstɛlan] (STEL-an).
Stellan is Germanic, Swedish in Origin.
Stellan is a Swedish masculine given name with roots in the Scandinavian naming tradition. Its exact etymology is debated; scholars often connect it to a Germanic stem meaning “still, calm, quiet,” which fits the frequent interpretation of the name as “serene” or “peaceful.” Some view it as a medieval Swedish formation later Latinized as Stellanus in records. Despite its resemblance to Latin Stella (“star”), the names are unrelated.
Documented in Sweden for several centuries, Stellan remained relatively uncommon until the 20th century, when notable bearers such as Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgård and table tennis champion Stellan Bengtsson raised its profile at home and abroad. Use now appears across Scandinavia and in English‑speaking countries. Variants are minimal; the standard Scandinavian form is Stellan, with the Latinized Stellanus and the affectionate nickname Stelle occasionally seen. Related but etymologically separate: Stella (fem.).
| Stellan Skarsgård Stellan Skarsgård is a Swedish actor best known for his roles in films like 'Good Will Hunting' and 'Mamma Mia!'. He has also appeared in 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest'. Born in 1951, he has had a long and successful career in both European and Hollywood cinema. |
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stellan | Bettany | Jennifer Connelly | singer | ★★★★★ | Paul Bettany | film director | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AO | 0 | #77 | 1 | 2,729 | |
| Sweden | Boys | 2022 | #134 | 49 | 1,509 |
| JO | 0 | #140 | 1 | 2,158 | |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 4,685 |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| Canada | Boys | 2024 | #287 | 20 | 2,588 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #329 | 4 | 7,401 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| France | Boys | 2021 | #381 | 7 | 2,865 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #510 | 1 | 10,188 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #554 | 4 | 12,905 |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #664 | 19 | 3,552 |
| United States | Boys | 2024 | #767 | 126 | 7,044 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #826 | 1 | 15,093 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #911 | 6 | 8,487 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,143 | 1 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,691 | 1 | 28,008 |
Stellan is popular in 19 countries — most recent births per country:
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