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Estevan

♂ Boy

Pronounced ehs-TEHV-an /ɛs.ˈtɛv.æn/Medium

Meaning: Crown, wreathMedium

In 30 seconds: Estevan is a Louisiana Creole name meaning 'crown' or 'wreath'.
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Origin MediumLouisiana Creole, Medieval Spanish
MeaningCrown, wreath
U.S. rank (2024)#2208 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births65 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2003
Total births (all-time)≈ 8,891

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200318852024

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

History & Origin

Read as 'crown' or 'wreath', the name belongs to the Louisiana Creole tradition, a Spanish-flavored form of the Stephen family. The crown imagery gives it a sense of honor and bearing. Three syllables lend it an easy, melodic flow.

The soft 'es-teh-van' sound carries the Creole and Spanish influences of its setting. The wreath meaning ties it to the old idea of crowning the victorious or the honored.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Estevan is 'crown, wreath', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Estevan — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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If you like Estevan…

Esteban— The Spanish form of the same 'crown' name, nearly identical to Estevan in sound.
Stephen— The English form of the same name family, sharing Estevan's 'crown, wreath' meaning.
Stefan— A continental European form of the same name, also meaning 'crown'.
Elian— lands in the same popularity range
Elyan— shares the -an ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Estevan mean?

Estevan is usually explained as meaning 'crown, wreath' and is most often linked with Louisiana Creole tradition.

How do you pronounce Estevan?

It's commonly said ehs-TEHV-an /ɛs.ˈtɛv.æn/.

Is Estevan a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Estevan is used as a boy name.

How popular is Estevan?

In 2024, Estevan ranked #2208 in the U.S. for boys, with 65 births recorded.