Stephen

Meaning crown, garland
Origin Greek
Gender Boy
Popularity Popular
Length 7
Syllables 2
Syllabification Ste-phen

About Stephen

A classic that has weathered centuries without losing dignity or appeal. Stephen represents traditional naming at its finest—established, respected, and perpetually appropriate. This name needs no justification or explanation; it simply is, carrying weight through sheer historical presence. Generations of accomplished individuals have borne this name, creating associations with reliability and capability. Stephen's versatility shines through its formal nature paired with friendly nickname options like Steve or Stevie. The name transcends trends, unaffected by the whims of popular culture or passing fads. It works equally well in academic, creative, or professional settings, never seeming out of place or inappropriate. Parents who select Stephen often value stability and tradition, seeking to give their sons a name with proven staying power. The slight spelling variation from Steven adds subtle distinction without complicating matters. Stephen ages gracefully, appropriate for every life stage without ever feeling dated or juvenile, offering timeless security in an ever-changing naming landscape.

Variations of Name Stephen

Stefan
Stefanos
Esteban
István
Etienne
Stefanus

Names Similar to Stephen

Steven
Samuel
Simon
Sean
Spencer
Scott

Nicknames for Stephen

Steve
Steph
Stevie
Stephy
Stephen

Famous People Named Stephen

Stephen HawkingTheoretical physicist
Stephen KingAuthor
Stephen CurryBasketball player
Stephen SpielbergFilm director
Stephen FryActor, writer
Stephen AmellActor
Stephen ColbertTV host
Stephen BaldwinActor
Stephen MerchantActor, comedian
Stephen DorffActor
Stephen GrahamActor
Stephen LangActor
Stephen MoyerActor
Stephen RootActor
Stephen TobolowskyActor
Stephen SommersFilm director
Stephen DaldryFilm director
Stephen MarleyMusician
Stephen MalkmusMusician
Stephen StillsMusician

Characters Named Stephen

Stephen DedalusA Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
Stephen MaturinMaster and Commander series
Stephen BlackJonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell
Stephen StrangeDoctor Strange
Stephen StiflerAmerican Pie series
Stephen HydeThat '70s Show
Stephen HolderThe Killing
Stephen HartPrimeval
Stephen Saunders24
Stephen TaylorDallas
Stephen ColbertThe Colbert Report
Stephen BonnetOutlander
Stephen HillenburgSpongeBob SquarePants creator
Stephen MeyersThe Ides of March
Stephen ElliottThe Perks of Being a Wallflower
Stephen WorgendrussThe Wheel of Time series
Stephen GeaghanThe Boys
Stephen BeckleyThe Power of One
Stephen KumaloCry, the Beloved Country
Stephen KovacevichKafka on the Shore