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Estevao

♂ Boy

Pronounced esh-teh-VOW /ɛʃ.tɛˈvɐ̃w/Medium

Meaning: Estêvão is the Portuguese form of Stephen (Greek Stephanos, 'crown; garland; wreath'). A classic, dignified name across Portugal and Brazil.Medium

In 30 seconds: The Portuguese Stephen: Estevao means 'crown; garland' (said 'esh-teh-VOW'). Classic, dignified, and warm.
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Origin MediumPortuguese
MeaningEstêvão is the Portuguese form of Stephen (Greek Stephanos, 'crown; garland; wreath'). A classic, dignified name across Portugal and Brazil.
U.S. rank (2024)#11303
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 6

History & Origin

Estêvão is the Portuguese form of Stephen (Stephanos, 'crown; garland'), honoring the first Christian martyr. It is a long-established name across the Lusophone world — dignified and warm (said 'esh-teh-VOW').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, mostly in Portuguese- and Brazilian-heritage families. Rare, classic, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Estevao (Estêvão) is the Portuguese form of Stephen — Greek for 'crown' or 'garland' — a classic, dignified name across Portugal and Brazil (said 'esh-teh-VOW').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Estevao — Portuguese form of Stephen, 'crown/garland'

Variations

EstevanEstebanStephen

Nicknames

TevoVao

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Estevao mean?

Estevao is the Portuguese form of Stephen, meaning 'crown; garland,' from Greek Stephanos.

How do you pronounce Estevao?

It's said esh-teh-VOW /ɛʃ.tɛˈvɐ̃w/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Estevao a boy or girl name?

Estevao is a boy's name, the Portuguese Stephen.

How popular is Estevao?

Estevao is rare in the U.S. and traditional in Portugal and Brazil.

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