Stephen

Meaning of Stephen

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

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

Popularity of Stephen

Stephen has held fairly steady, sitting around #383 in 2025 after peaking at #95 in 2000.

Notable people named Stephen

• Stephen King
  Prolific horror fiction author
• Stephen Hawking
  Theoretical physicist and cosmologist
• Stephen Curry
  Professional basketball player
• Stephen Colbert
  Television host and comedian
• Stephen Fry
  English actor and comedian

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Questions about the name Stephen

What does the name Stephen mean?

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

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

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

How popular is the name Stephen?

In 2025, Stephen ranked #383 for boys, down from #378 the year before.

When was Stephen most popular?

Stephen peaked at #95 in 2000.