Stephen

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Stephen
PronunciationEnglish pronunciation: /ˈstiːvən/
GenderMale
Origin
Language(s)Greek
MeaningCrown; wreath
Other names
Nickname(s)Steve
DerivedGreek: Στέφανος
Related namesStephanie, Steven

Stephen or Steven (generally pronounced English pronunciation: /ˈstiːvən/)[1] is an English masculine first name, comes the Latin form Stephanus and that from the Greek Στέφανος (Stephanos), which means "crown" or "wreath."[2] This name was ranked #341 on the US Popular Names in 2021. [3]

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).

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  1. "Definition of Stephen | Dictionary.com". www.dictionary.com. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
  2. "Stephen name Meaning and Origin". babys.name. Retrieved 2023-03-26.
  3. OACT. "Popular Baby Names". www.ssa.gov. Retrieved 2023-03-26.