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Steffen

♂ Boy

Pronounced STEF-un /ˈstɛf.ən/High

Meaning: The German, Norwegian and Danish form of Stephen, from Greek Stephanos, 'crown; garland'. Steffen is long-established across northern Europe.Medium

In 30 seconds: The northern European Stephen: Steffen means 'crown' (said 'STEF-un').
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Origin MediumGerman, Norwegian
MeaningThe German, Norwegian and Danish form of Stephen, from Greek Stephanos, 'crown; garland'. Steffen is long-established across northern Europe.
U.S. rank (2024)#13926 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,493

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199119482024

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

Steffen is the German and Scandinavian form of Stephen, from Greek Stephanos, 'crown; garland'. The name spread with the cult of Saint Stephen and settled into every northern European language in its own shape — Steffen in German, Norwegian and Danish, Staffan in Swedish. Solid, continental, and easy on English ears (said 'STEF-un').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, continental, and classic.

Did you know? Steffen is how Germany, Norway and Denmark say Stephen — the Greek stephanos, a victor's wreath, worn lightly in a two-syllable name (said 'STEF-un').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Steffen — German/Scandinavian form of Stephen; Greek Stephanos

Variations

StefanStaffanStephen

Nicknames

SteffSteve

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Steffen mean?

Steffen is the German and Scandinavian form of Stephen, from Greek Stephanos, 'crown; garland'.

How do you pronounce Steffen?

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

Is Steffen a boy or girl name?

Steffen is a boy's name.

How popular is Steffen?

Steffen is a rare name for boys in the U.S., familiar in Germany and Scandinavia.

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