Esteban

Meaning of Esteban

It means 'crown' or 'garland,' often symbolizing victory or honor. The name is the Spanish form of Stephen.

Esteban has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Esteban

Esteban has held fairly steady, sitting around #461 in 2025 after peaking at #320 in 2005.

Notable people named Esteban

• Esteban Ocon
  French Formula 1 racing driver
• Esteban Cambiasso
  Argentine former football midfielder
• Esteban Loaiza
  Mexican-American former MLB pitcher
• Esteban Chaves
  Colombian professional road cyclist
• Esteban Echeverría
  Argentine Romantic writer, poet

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Questions about the name Esteban

What does the name Esteban mean?

Esteban means it means 'crown' or 'garland,' often symbolizing victory or honor. the name is the spanish form of stephen, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Esteban a boy's or a girl's name?

Esteban is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Esteban?

In 2025, Esteban ranked #461 for boys, down from #456 the year before.

When was Esteban most popular?

Esteban peaked at #320 in 2005.