Boy name
Stephen name meaning
“crown, wreath of honor”
Stephen is a masculine name meaning crown or wreath of honor. It is the English form of the Greek name Stephanos, derived from the word stephanos with those meanings. The name is also associated with Stephen in the New Testament, providing a further connection to its Greek source.
What does Stephen mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Stephen
The English form of Greek Stephanos, from stephanos, ‘crown, wreath of honor’. It is associated with Stephen in the New Testament.
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Name combinations with Stephen
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Stephen, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Stephen: crown, wreath of honor
- Maykel: who is like God?
- Bastian: one from Sebaste
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Meaning of each word
- Stephen: crown, wreath of honor
- Eugenius: of noble birth
- Zacharias: God has remembered
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Stephen Micky
Meaning of each word
- Stephen: crown, wreath of honor
- Micky: who is like God?
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Meaning of each word
- Moris: from ancient Mauretania
- Stephen: crown, wreath of honor
- Urbanus: associated with city life
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Stephen Yose
Meaning of each word
- Stephen: crown, wreath of honor
- Yose: may God add
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Meaning of each word
- Stephen: crown, wreath of honor
- Antonio: of the Antonius family
- Heronimus: a sacred name
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How to pronounce Stephen
| Syllables | 2 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱ꧀ꦠꦺꦥ꧀ꦲꦺꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞ᮪ᮒᮨᮕ᮪ᮠᮨᮔ᮪ |
Is Stephen a boy’s name?
Yes, Stephen is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Stephen ranks #1,895 among boy names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Stephen
Names with related meanings
- Wijaya♂Victory, triumph
- Jaya♂Victorious, attaining triumph
- Fauzi♂Relating to success or victory
- Johan♂God is gracious
- Fauzan♂Success, triumph
- Victor♂One who wins
- Mansur♂One granted victory or aid
- Yanto♂Triumphant, victorious
- Steven♂Crown or victory wreath
- Mansyur♂Aided to victory
- Sanjaya♂Complete victory
- Djohan♂♀God is gracious
Famous people named Stephen
- Stephen Tong · b. 1940
- Stephen Suleeman · b. 1954
- Stephen M. Napiun
- Stephen Alter Djunydi Liow · b. 1969
- Stephen Amadeus Lokita · b. 2003
- Stephen Godfried Pangkerego · b. 1971
- Stephen Gorfriend Pangkorege
- Stephen Sundinata · b. 2007
FAQ about the name Stephen
What is the meaning of Stephen?
Stephen means crown, wreath of honor. The English form of Greek Stephanos, from stephanos, ‘crown, wreath of honor’. It is associated with Stephen in the New Testament.
Is Stephen a boy’s name?
Yes, Stephen is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Stephen?
Stephen is of Greek and European origin.
How many syllables does Stephen have?
Stephen has 2 syllables (Step-hen) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Stephen?
Stephen ranks #1,895 among boy names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Stephen?
Some ideas: Stephen Maykel Bastian; Stephen Eugenius Zacharias; Stephen Micky.
Famous people named Stephen?
Notable people named Stephen include Stephen Tong, Stephen Suleeman, Stephen M. Napiun.
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