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Stefen

♂ Boy

Pronounced STEF-en /ˈstɛf.ən/High

Meaning: A spelling of Stephen — from Greek Stephanos, 'a crown; a garland; a wreath'Low

In 30 seconds: A crown; a garland: Stefen spells Stephen. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA spelling of Stephen — from Greek Stephanos, 'a crown; a garland; a wreath'

U.S. rank (2025)#9593 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1989

Total births (all-time)≈ 886

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

Stefen is a spelling of Stephen — from Greek Stephanos, 'a crown; a garland; a wreath' (St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr). A crisp, classic name (said 'STEF-en'; nickname Steve).

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Stephen. Rare in this form, a-crown at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Stephen comes from Greek Stephanos, 'a crown; a garland; a wreath' (St. Stephen, the first martyr) — Stefen is a spelling, crisp and classic (said 'STEF-en').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Stephen — Greek etymology

Variations

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Nicknames

Steve

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Stefen mean?

Stefen spells Stephen — Greek 'a crown; a garland; a wreath'.

How do you pronounce Stefen?

It's said STEF-en /ˈstɛf.ən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Stefen a boy or girl name?

Stefen is a boy's name.

How popular is Stefen?

Stefen is a rare spelling in the U.S.