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Steffan

♂ Boy

Pronounced STEF-un /ˈstɛf.ən/High

Meaning: A Welsh and German spelling of Stephen, from the Greek Stephanos, 'crown, garland, wreath' — the victor's crown. Stephen is also the name of the first Christian martyr, which carried the name across Europe.Medium

In 30 seconds: A classic in Welsh dress: Steffan is a form of Stephen, Greek for 'crown, garland' (said 'STEF-un').
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Origin MediumWelsh, Greek, German
MeaningA Welsh and German spelling of Stephen, from the Greek Stephanos, 'crown, garland, wreath' — the victor's crown. Stephen is also the name of the first Christian martyr, which carried the name across Europe.
U.S. rank (2023)#10652 ↘ Falling
2023 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,397

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419502023

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

Steffan is Stephen written in Welsh (and used in German too), and behind both stands the Greek Stephanos, 'crown, garland, wreath'. The name spread widely because of Saint Stephen, remembered as the first Christian martyr. In Wales it has long been a steady, unfussy classic; in the U.S. it is a rare spelling of a familiar name (said 'STEF-un').

It appears only extremely rarely for boys in the U.S. in this spelling. Rare, classic, and Welsh.

Did you know? Steffan is the Welsh spelling of Stephen, from the Greek Stephanos, 'crown' — the wreath given to victors. Stephen was also the first Christian martyr, which spread the name across Europe (said 'STEF-un').
Overall data confidence 70%
References — Steffan — Welsh/German form of Stephen; Greek Stephanos 'crown'

Variations

StephenStevenStefan

Nicknames

SteffStef

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Steffan mean?

Steffan is a Welsh and German form of Stephen, from the Greek Stephanos, 'crown, garland, wreath'.

How do you pronounce Steffan?

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

Is Steffan a boy or girl name?

Steffan is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Steffan?

Steffan is an extremely rare spelling in the U.S., though Stephen and Steven remain familiar.

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