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Stefano
♂ Boy
Pronounced steh-FAH-noh /stɛˈfɑː.noʊ/High
Meaning: crown, garlandHigh
In 30 seconds: Stefano is the Italian form of Stephen meaning crown or garland. A romantic three-syllable name with Italian elegance and the heritage of a martyr saint.
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Meaningcrown, garland
U.S. rank (2025)#2565 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births52 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1993
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,151
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
Stefano is the Italian form of Stephen, from Greek stephanos meaning crown or garland.
Stefano is widely used in Italy and among Italian diaspora communities worldwide.
Did you know? Saint Stephen was the first Christian martyr — and his name, meaning crown, was both his given name and his ultimate symbol, as martyrs received the crown of eternal life.
Overall data confidence 92%
Behind the Name: Stefano — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data
Variations
StephenStephanoStevano
Nicknames
StefFano
Famous Bearers
- ★Stefano Gabbana (1962-)Italian fashion designer, co-founder of Dolce & Gabbana
- ★Stefano Pioli (1965-)Italian football manager and former player
- ★Stefano Domenicali (1965-)Italian motorsport executive, CEO of Formula One
- ★Stefano Casiraghi (1960-1990)Italian businessman, husband of Princess Caroline of Monaco
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Frequently Asked
What does Stefano mean?
Stefano means crown, garland.
How do you pronounce Stefano?
Stefano is pronounced steh-FAH-noh (/stɛˈfɑː.noʊ/), with 3 syllables.
Is Stefano a boy's name?
Yes, Stefano is used as a boy's name.
How popular is the name Stefano?
Italian form of Stephen; crown meaning via stephanos firmly established.