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Stellan
♂ Boy
Pronounced STEL-an /ˈstɛl.ən/Low
Meaning: Star, stellar, of the starsLow
In 30 seconds: Stellan is a Swedish and Scandinavian name meaning star from the Latin stella. Made internationally famous by Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgård, it has a clean two-syllable sound with celestial beauty.
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MeaningStar, stellar, of the stars
U.S. rank (2025)#1140 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births186 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,576
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
Stellan is a Swedish name from Latin stella meaning star. It has been used in Scandinavia and gained international recognition.
Stellan is used in Sweden, Scandinavia, and increasingly in English-speaking countries.
Did you know? Stellan Skarsgård is one of Europe's most respected actors with roles from Good Will Hunting to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His name Stellan has gained international recognition through his distinguished career.
Overall data confidence 90%
Variations
StellaStelian
Nicknames
StellStel
Famous Bearers
- ★Stellan Skarsgard (b. 1951)Swedish actor known for Good Will Hunting, Mamma Mia, the Marvel films, Chernobyl and Andor
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Frequently Asked
What does Stellan mean?
Star, stellar, of the stars
How do you pronounce Stellan?
Stellan is pronounced STEL-an.
What is the origin of Stellan?
Stellan comes from Scandinavian, Swedish, Latin.
What names are similar to Stellan?
Similar names include orion, caspar, arlen.