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Stefanos

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Pronounced steh-FAH-nos /stɛˈfɑ.nɒs/Medium

Meaning: The Greek form of Stephen — from stephanos, 'a crown; a garland; a wreath (of victory)'Low

In 30 seconds: A crown; a garland: Stefanos is a Greek form of Stephen. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'steh-FAH-nos').

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningThe Greek form of Stephen — from stephanos, 'a crown; a garland; a wreath (of victory)'

U.S. rank (2025)#5579 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 514

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

Stefanos is the Greek form of Stephen — from stephanos, 'a crown; a garland; a wreath (of victory)'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'steh-FAH-nos').

In the U.S. it appears in Greek families. Rare, a-crown at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Stephen comes from the Greek stephanos, 'a crown; a garland; a wreath of victory' — Stefanos is the Greek form, lyrical and classic (said 'steh-FAH-nos').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Stefanos — Greek Stephen

Variations

StephanosStefanoStephan

Nicknames

Stef

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Stefanos mean?

Stefanos is the Greek form of Stephen — 'a crown; a garland; a wreath of victory'.

How do you pronounce Stefanos?

It's said steh-FAH-nos /stɛˈfɑ.nɒs/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Stefanos a boy or girl name?

Stefanos is a boy's name.

How popular is Stefanos?

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