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Stephen

STEE-vən

Popularity

#377

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Letters

7

Syllables

2

Origin

Greek

Total Births

866,834

Peak Year

#23,081 in 1952

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Stephen means 'crown' or 'wreath.' It originates from the Greek name Stephanos.

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SteveStevie

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Stephen King

    Prolific author of horror and suspense novels

  • Stephen Hawking

    Theoretical physicist and cosmologist

Nicknames

SteveStevie

Spelling Variations

StefanStephanÉtienne

Similar Names

AndrewNicholasChristopherPeter

Personality Traits

intelligentcreativedeterminedorganized

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