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Stephon

♂ Boy

Pronounced stuh-FAHN /stə.ˈfɑn/Medium

Meaning: Crown, wreathMedium

In 30 seconds: Stephon is an African American form of Stephen, meaning 'crown' or 'wreath'.
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Origin MediumAfrican American
MeaningCrown, wreath
U.S. rank (2025)#2790 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births46 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1997
Total births (all-time)≈ 8,808

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199719552025

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

Stephon carries the old meaning of crown or wreath that runs through the Stephen family. It is an African American respelling that gives the familiar name a distinctive, modern look. Its roots show in relatives like the Greek Stephanos and the English Stephen.

NBA point guard and two-time All-Star Stephon Marbury (1977-present) made the spelling widely recognized. The '-phon' ending shifts the stress and sound away from the traditional Stephen.

Did you know? Stephon is a spelling variant of Stephen, so it keeps the same core meaning of 'crown, wreath' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Stephon — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

StephanosStepanEstebeEztebeStephen

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Stephon Marbury (1977–present)
    American NBA point guard and two-time All-Star.

If you like Stephon…

Stephen— The listed base name Stephon respells, with the same 'crown' meaning.
Stefan— A continental form of Stephen sharing the wreath meaning.
Davon— lands in the same popularity range
Deion— a fellow African American choice
Jaylon— a similarly popular pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Stephon mean?

Stephon is usually explained as meaning 'crown, wreath' and is most often linked with African American tradition.

How do you pronounce Stephon?

It's commonly said stuh-FAHN /stə.ˈfɑn/.

Is Stephon a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Stephon is used as a boy name.

How popular is Stephon?

In 2024, Stephon ranked #2541 in the U.S. for boys, with 53 births recorded.

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