| Stephen | |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | English pronunciation: /ˈstiːvən/ |
| Gender | Male |
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Greek |
| Meaning | Crown; wreath |
| Other names | |
| Nickname(s) | Steve |
| Derived | Greek: Στέφανος |
| Related names | Stephanie, Steven |
Stephen or Steven (generally pronounced English pronunciation: /ˈstiːvən/) is an English masculine first name, comes the Latin form Stephanus and that from the Greek Στέφανος (Stephanos), which means "crown" or "wreath." This name was ranked #341 on the US Popular Names in 2021.
Other spellings are Stephan, Stefan, Stephaen, Stevie, and Stevon. Steve is the common short form and various diminutives such as Stevie are also found. Many family names come from Stephen: the most common are Stephens/Stevens and Stephenson/Stevenson (others include Stephen, Stephan, Stefan, Stevin, and Stever).