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Stephenson

STEE-vuhn-suhn

Stephenson is a boy’s name of English origin, meaning “Stephenson is an English surname turned given name, meaning "son of Stephen". Stephen is of Greek origin meaning "crown" or "wreath."”, and peaked in popularity in 1953.

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What Stephenson Means

Stephenson is an English surname turned given name, meaning "son of Stephen". Stephen is of Greek origin meaning "crown" or "wreath."

The Story of Stephenson

Imagine the steady hand that laid the first railway track, a name synonymous with practical innovation and enduring accomplishment.

Stephenson, an English surname transformed into a given name, signifies 'son of Stephen.' Derived from the Greek 'Stephanos' meaning crown or wreath, it first appeared in the mid-20th century, peaking in the early 1950s.

You see your son, Stephenson, as someone grounded and reliable, possessing a keen intellect for problem-solving. He will build a life with purpose, his actions marked by practicality and a strong sense of duty.

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Numerology

7

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Famous Namesakes

  • George Stephenson

    English civil engineer and 'Father of Railways'

Personality Traits

StrongReliableIntelligentPractical

Peak Year

#13 in 1953

Total Births

217

First Recorded

1944

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