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Stepan

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Stepan

Pronounced steh-PAHN /stɛˈpɑːn/Medium

Meaning: The Russian and Ukrainian form of Stephen, from the Greek Stephanos, 'crown; garland; wreath.' A classic name of honor in Slavic lands.Low

In 30 seconds: A Slavic classic: Stepan is the Russian Stephen, 'crown' (said 'steh-PAHN'). Honored and warm.
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Origin MediumRussian, Greek
MeaningThe Russian and Ukrainian form of Stephen, from the Greek Stephanos, 'crown; garland; wreath.' A classic name of honor in Slavic lands.
U.S. rank (2023)#10653 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 254
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919812023

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

Stepan is the Russian/Ukrainian Stephen ('crown; garland'), Greek at the root. It reads classic and warm, familiar in Slavic countries - rare in the U.S. (said 'steh-PAHN').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Stepan is the Russian/Ukrainian form of Stephen, Greek for 'crown; garland' - a classic name of honor across Slavic lands (said 'steh-PAHN').
Overall data confidence 48%
References - Stepan — Russian/Ukrainian form of Stephen 'crown; garland'

Variations

StephanStefanStepane

Nicknames

StepaStyopa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Stepan mean?

Stepan is the Russian/Ukrainian form of Stephen, Greek for 'crown; garland.'

How do you pronounce Stepan?

It's said steh-PAHN /stɛˈpɑːn/ - two syllables, stress on the last.

Is Stepan a boy or girl name?

Stepan is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Stepan?

Stepan is extremely rare in the U.S.

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