Stefan

Meaning of Stefan

Stefan means "crown" or "wreath." It is often associated with victory or honor.

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

Popularity of Stefan

After ranking as high as #571 in 2000, Stefan has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Stefan

• Stefan Edberg
  Swedish tennis player
• Stefan Salvatore
  The Vampire Diaries character
• Stefan Molyneux
  Canadian podcaster
• Stefan Zweig
  Austrian novelist, playwright
• Stefan Banach
  Polish mathematician

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Questions about the name Stefan

What does the name Stefan mean?

Stefan means stefan means "crown" or "wreath." it is often associated with victory or honor, and it comes from Greek origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Stefan?

Stefan did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Stefan most popular?

Stefan peaked at #571 in 2000.