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The baby name Stephan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: STEF-ən (/ˈstɛfən/); German: STEH-fahn (/ˈʃteːfan/).

Stephan is Greek in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: English: STEF-ən (/ˈstɛfən/); German: STEH-fahn (/ˈʃteːfan/)

What is the meaning of the name Stephan ?

The baby name Stephan is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced English: STEF-ən (/ˈstɛfən/); German: STEH-fahn (/ˈʃteːfan/).

Stephan is Greek in Origin.

Stephan derives from Greek Stephanos, “crown, garland,” a symbol of honor and victory in antiquity. The name spread with early Christianity through the cult of Saint Stephen, the protomartyr, and entered Latin as Stephanus. It took firm root across medieval Europe; in England its standing rose under King Stephen (1135–1154). The spelling Stephan remains standard in German and Dutch, appears alongside Stefan in Scandinavia and Central/Eastern Europe, while related forms include French Étienne, Italian Stefano, Spanish Esteban, and Portuguese Estêvão.

Variants and diminutives include Stephen, Steven, Stefan, Steffen, Stephanus; nicknames Steve, Stevie, Stef. Feminine counterparts are Stephanie/Stéphanie, Stefanie, and Stefania (Spanish Estefanía). The name’s enduring appeal rests on its auspicious meaning - “crown” or “reward” - and its long association with saints, scholars, and rulers, from Stephen I of Hungary to the Renaissance printers Robert and Henri Estienne (Latinized as Stephanus).

Stephan has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Stephan

Stephan James Actor · Born 1993 · Canada Stephan James is a Canadian actor best known for his role as Jesse Owens in the film 'Race'. He also gained attention for his performances in 'If Beale Street Could Talk' and the TV series 'Homecoming'. Stephan Eicher Actor · Born 1960 · Switzerland Stephan Eicher is best known as a Swiss singer known for performing in several languages. His well-known songs include "Déjeuner en paix," "Pas d'ami (comme toi)," and "Combien de temps."

Celebrity babies named Stephan

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Stephan Beckenbauer Franz Beckenbauer association footballer ★★★★★

Stephan – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2004 #1 — 557
NA 0 #31 3 2,537
EE 0 #37 1 1,051
Germany Boys 0 #39 13,628 5,697
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
MT 0 #42 2 1,767
Austria Boys 1995 #44 126 60
CM 0 #51 6 2,592
Germany 0 #54 976 2,542
LU 0 #63 4 2,830
IN 0 #71 1 2,963
MV Boys 0 #76 4 3,375
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
BG 0 #81 2 1,799
CN 0 #84 3 3,857
Austria Boys 0 #85 1,208 2,180
JM 0 #88 6 3,714
TW 0 #102 2 4,523
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
GE Boys 0 #108 3 2,055
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
Austria 0 #116 104 850
OM 0 #118 4 6,215
KW 0 #119 3 5,216
MU 0 #124 13 3,613
EE Boys 0 #125 1 2,087
CY Boys 0 #127 5 3,473
NL Boys 0 #128 3,581 5,873
ID Boys 0 #133 3 4,130
IQ 0 #133 1 3,533
Switzerland Boys 2024 #136 2 1,769
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
Norway Boys 2008 #148 4 491
LT Boys 0 #151 1 2,166
BW Boys 0 #153 2 4,685
MT Boys 0 #158 19 4,064
LU Boys 0 #159 60 4,970
CR 0 #163 3 5,526
HU Boys 0 #166 9 3,954
PR Boys 0 #175 4 2,508
NL 0 #177 250 2,481
ZA 0 #178 291 14,421
DK 0 #181 23 5,198
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
Sweden Boys 2019 #182 3 1,462
AE 0 #182 6 10,220
CZ 0 #183 4 3,154
NA Boys 0 #185 51 6,830
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
BG Boys 0 #198 22 3,850
MU Boys 0 #198 171 8,477
DK Boys 0 #207 124 7,401
JM Boys 0 #214 59 6,876
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
MO Boys 0 #233 2 5,842
Belgium Boys 1996 #237 17 419
AO Boys 0 #245 5 5,568
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
TW Boys 0 #250 7 7,111
HR Boys 0 #251 9 3,997
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
GR Boys 0 #267 7 6,912
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
JM Girls 0 #273 6 7,507
IL 0 #279 4 6,291
ZA Boys 0 #279 2,207 25,619
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
KZ Boys 0 #292 5 6,578
CZ Boys 0 #295 10 6,530
CM Boys 0 #300 309 12,054
JP Boys 0 #300 4 7,909
Canada Boys 2024 #301 6 2,588
AL Boys 0 #302 2 5,122
CN Boys 0 #305 15 9,639
SA 0 #309 4 10,560
PE 0 #327 3 6,350
France Girls 1978 #331 5 1,541
GH Boys 0 #335 11 8,138
GT 0 #337 2 5,948
PL Boys 0 #337 4 6,459
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
PT Boys 0 #345 23 7,951
MY 0 #353 2 12,352
BR 0 #356 5 5,969
HK 0 #356 2 8,483
CN Girls 0 #358 2 8,829
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
MU Girls 0 #359 4 8,539
PH Boys 0 #372 12 11,440
France Boys 2021 #383 5 2,865
JO Boys 0 #387 3 7,057
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
UY Boys 0 #406 8 5,922
BO 0 #407 2 6,868
Finland Boys 0 #407 21 2,041
EG 0 #408 5 6,387
OM Girls 0 #422 3 15,987
SD Boys 0 #423 23 10,523
PH Girls 0 #428 2 13,098
CL 0 #430 5 6,867
RU Boys 0 #434 72 12,621
Spain 0 #443 10 2,326
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
CR Boys 0 #450 38 10,188
GT Boys 0 #458 17 7,625
PA Boys 0 #470 12 9,305
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
AR Boys 0 #478 6 7,628
CO 0 #502 9 7,768
HK Boys 0 #513 15 12,905
PS Boys 0 #522 27 10,655
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
UY Girls 0 #535 2 6,731
GT Girls 0 #540 2 7,500
IR Boys 0 #541 12 10,162
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
CM Girls 0 #552 9 11,671
LY 0 #554 6 12,703
KW Girls 0 #560 2 19,177
IL Boys 0 #567 41 10,983
CR Girls 0 #572 2 11,342
BO Boys 0 #573 20 9,244
BH 0 #583 5 17,937
AE Girls 0 #596 2 20,968
BD Boys 0 #602 4 10,045
CL Boys 0 #605 61 13,390
Finland Boys 2026 #610 73 3,552
LB 0 #617 42 13,263
SG Girls 0 #631 2 18,916
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
SG Boys 0 #648 50 17,960
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
IT 0 #674 41 4,183
QA Boys 0 #682 26 18,093
IQ Boys 0 #695 3 13,071
SY 0 #717 12 11,684
BR Boys 0 #718 34 12,213
KW Boys 0 #737 33 18,755
TN 0 #780 50 13,765
United States Boys 2024 #797 96 7,044
Spain Boys 0 #806 125 5,610
Germany Girls 0 #815 24 4,949
NG Girls 0 #823 4 15,093
OM Boys 0 #831 51 17,948
PE Boys 0 #836 43 14,506
EG Boys 0 #842 45 15,035
CO Boys 0 #850 71 15,656
CL Girls 0 #914 2 14,098
NG Boys 0 #920 32 16,906
IT Boys 0 #931 569 10,046
NL Girls 0 #944 12 5,933
MX Boys 0 #947 36 16,355
IN Boys 0 #960 42 16,750
MA 0 #990 139 20,986
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,009 2 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,009 6 25,931
AE Boys 0 #1,011 82 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,067 45 25,439
ZA Girls 0 #1,121 21 25,928
DZ 0 #1,127 50 20,130
CO Girls 0 #1,148 5 16,140
TR 0 #1,175 37 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,259 9 17,781
SA Boys 0 #1,556 59 28,008

Stephan is popular in 84 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Norway
Canada
Switzerland
United States

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People also ask about Stephan

Stephan is predominantly a boy's name.
Stephan is a 2 syllable name, pronounced English: STEF-ən (/ˈstɛfən/); German: STEH-fahn (/ˈʃteːfan/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Stephen, Steven, Stefan, Stéphane, Stefano and Stepan.
Across languages, Stephan has these equivalents: {'Greek': 'Stephanos (Στέφανος), 'Russian': 'Stepan (Степан), 'Ukrainian': 'Stepan (Степан).
Yes, very popular — Stephan ranked #1 in Ireland in 2004, and appears in official birth registries across 11 countries.
Stephan ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2004).
Stephan's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #408 in 2011 to #383 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 2 notable people named Stephan are in our database, including Stephan James (Actor), Stephan Eicher (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Stephan for their child, including Franz Beckenbauer.