The boy's name Stephen \s-te-phen\ is pronounced STEE-ven, STEF-en. It is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "crown, garland". Variant of Stephanos. Biblical: Stephen was the first Christian martyr. Common until the late 18th century. Stefan is a German, Scandinavian, and Slavic form. Steffan and Steffon (STEH-fen) are Welsh forms. Actors Stephen Colins, Steve Martin, Steve McQueen, Steve Buscemi; songwriter Stephen Foster; physicist Stephen Hawking; author Stephen King; filmmaker Steven Spielberg; musician Stevie Wonder; computer entrepreneur Steven Jobs; film director Stephen Daldry.

Stephen is a variation of Steven

ORIGIN
Greek

MEANING
Crown, garland

Form of Stephen, a reflection of how the name is pronounced. In the New Testament, Saint Stephen was an early Christian who was stoned to death. He's considered the first Christian martyr. An enduringly popular name. Listed among the top 100 since 1941.

VARIATIONS
Stephanie Stevie

ALTERNATIVES
Stevon Stefan Stevyn Stevan Steffen Stephen Stephan Stefon

NICKNAMES
Steve

FAMOUS Stevens
Steven Spielberg (filmaker) Stephen Dorff (actor) Steven Nash (basketball player) Stephen Sondheim (composer) Stephen King (novelist) Steven Seagal (actor) Stephen Baldwin (actor) Steven Culp (actor) Steven Tyler (musician) Stephen Crane (novelist)

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