The first name Stephan
A boy’s name from Greek meaning “to crown”, “that which surrounds”, “crown”.
2 syllables Male Also a surname
Meaning and origin
Greek origin
Stephan means “to crown”, “that which surrounds”, “crown” in Greek.
Ultimately from Ancient Greek στεφανίζω (stephanízō, “to crown”) & Ancient Greek στέφανος (stéphanos, “that which surrounds, crown, wreath”).
From Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Popularity
Babies registered in England and Wales, 1996–2025
In 2025, 6 boys were named Stephan, making it the 3,256th most popular boys’ name. It peaked in 1996, with 33 births (#526).
Office for National Statistics; years with fewer than three births are not published and show as zero. Compare Stephan with other names.
Popularity in the United States
Babies named Stephan at birth, 1880–2025
In 2025, 86 boys born in the United States were named Stephan, the 1,850th most popular boys’ name that year. It was used most in 1989, when 579 were.
US Social Security Administration, from applications for a Social Security card. A name is only published for a year when at least five babies were given it, so quieter years show as zero.
Famous people named Stephan
64 on Wikidata, most written-about first
- Stephan EndlicherAustrian botanist, linguist and numismatist (1804–1849)
- Stephan AndersenDanish footballer, born 1981
- Stephan EberharterAustrian alpine skier, born 1969
- Stephan SchröckFilipino association football player (born 1986)
- Stephan JamesCanadian film and television actor, born 1993
- Stephan EngelsGerman footballer, born 1960
- Stephan BeckenbauerGerman footballer (1968–2015)
- Stephan FürstnerGerman football player, born 1987
- Stephan ElliottAustralian film director, born 1964
- Stephan BonnarAmerican mixed martial artist (1977–2022)
- Stephan EmbacherAustrian ski jumper, born 2006
- Stephan AckermannBishop of Trier, born 1963
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Questions
- What does the name Stephan mean?
- Stephan means “to crown”, “that which surrounds”, “crown” in Greek.
- What is the origin of the name Stephan?
- Ultimately from Ancient Greek στεφανίζω (stephanízō, “to crown”) & Ancient Greek στέφανος (stéphanos, “that which surrounds, crown, wreath”).
- How popular is the name Stephan?
- In 2025, 6 boys born in England and Wales were named Stephan, ranking 3,256th. Its peak was 1996, with 33 births.
- Is Stephan a boy's or a girl's name?
- Mostly a boy's name: 99% of the 27,910 US babies named Stephan since 1880 were boys.
- When was Stephan most popular?
- 1989 in the United States, when 579 babies were named Stephan, its highest rank at 382nd.
- Is Stephan also a surname?
- Yes. Stephan is used as a surname as well as a first name; its surname page has the origin and how many people carry it.