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At a Glance: Name: Stephen – Meaning: crown, wreath – Origin: Greek (via Latin) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: STEE-vun
Stephen comes from Greek by way of Latin and carries the meaning crown, wreath. It's said STEE-vun, and it belongs to that steady group of names that have been around for generations without ever feeling out of place.
Meaning & Origin of Stephen
Meaning: Crown, wreath.
Origin: Greek (via Latin).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Stephen
Phonetic: STEE-vun IPA: /ˈstiːvən/
Popularity of Stephen
Stephen hit its high point in 1949, ranking #19 with 20,488 babies given the name that year; by 2024 it had settled to #377, with 864 babies.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Stephen mean?
Crown, wreath. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Stephen)
How do you pronounce Stephen?
Stephen is pronounced STEE-vun (IPA: /ˈstiːvən/).
Is Stephen a popular name right now?
Stephen peaked at #19 in 1949 and is ranked #377 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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