Stephan

Meaning of Stephan

Stephan means "crown" or "wreath." It's often associated with victory or honor.

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

Popularity of Stephan

After ranking as high as #720 in 2000, Stephan has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Stephan

• Stephen King
  Prolific horror fiction author
• Stephen Spielberg
  Acclaimed film director
• Stephen Curry
  Professional basketball player
• Stephen Hawking
  Theoretical physicist and cosmologist
• Stephen Colbert
  Television host and comedian

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Questions about the name Stephan

What does the name Stephan mean?

Stephan means stephan means "crown" or "wreath." it's often associated with victory or honor, and it comes from Greek origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Stephan?

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

When was Stephan most popular?

Stephan peaked at #720 in 2000.