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Estefan

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Pronounced ES-teh-fahn /ˈɛs.tɛ.fɑn/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish form of Stephen/Esteban — from the Greek stephanos, 'a crown; a garland/wreath'; borne by Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr; we note the martyrLow

In 30 seconds: A crown; a garland: Estefan forms Stephen. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ES-teh-fahn'). We note the martyr.

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Origin LowSpanish, Greek

MeaningA Spanish form of Stephen/Esteban — from the Greek stephanos, 'a crown; a garland/wreath'; borne by Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr; we note the martyr

U.S. rank (2024)#10173 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1996

Total births (all-time)≈ 331

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Estefan is a Spanish form of Stephen/Esteban — from the Greek stephanos, 'a crown; a garland/wreath'; borne by Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr (we note the martyr). A lyrical, classic name (said 'ES-teh-fahn').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families (also a famous musical surname). Rare, a-crown at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Stephen is 'a crown; a garland' in Greek (stephanos) — Estefan is a Spanish form, borne (via Saint Stephen) by the first Christian martyr — lyrical and classic (we note the martyr; said 'ES-teh-fahn').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Estefan — Spanish; Greek; martyr

Variations

EstebanEstefanoStephen

Nicknames

Estef

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If you like Estefan…

Esteban— the standard Spanish form

Stefan— a fellow Stephen form

Estevan— a companion Spanish form

Ellian— lands in the same popularity range

Elysian— shares the -an ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Estefan mean?

Estefan is a Spanish form of Stephen — Greek 'a crown; a garland'; borne by Saint Stephen, the first martyr. We note the martyr.

How do you pronounce Estefan?

It's said ES-teh-fahn /ˈɛs.tɛ.fɑn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Estefan a boy or girl name?

Estefan is a boy's name.

How popular is Estefan?

Estefan is a very rare name in the U.S.