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Stevan

♂ Boy

Pronounced STEH-van /ˈstɛ.vən/High

Meaning: A Serbian form of Stephen — from Greek Stephanos, 'a crown; a garland; a wreath'Low

In 30 seconds: A crown; a garland: Stevan is the Serbian Stephen. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA Serbian form of Stephen — from Greek Stephanos, 'a crown; a garland; a wreath'

U.S. rank (2024)#7649 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1953

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,117

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

Stevan is a Serbian form of Stephen — from Greek Stephanos, 'a crown; a garland; a wreath' (borne by medieval Serbian kings of the Nemanjic dynasty). A crisp, classic name (said 'STEH-van'; nickname Steve).

In the U.S. it appears in Serbian families. Rare in this form, a-crown at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Stephen comes from Greek Stephanos, 'a crown; a garland' — Stevan is the Serbian form (borne by medieval Serbian kings), crisp and classic (said 'STEH-van').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Stephen — Serbian form

Variations

StevenStefanStephen

Nicknames

Steve

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Stevan mean?

Stevan is a Serbian form of Stephen — Greek 'a crown; a garland; a wreath'.

How do you pronounce Stevan?

It's said STEH-van /ˈstɛ.vən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Stevan a boy or girl name?

Stevan is a boy's name.

How popular is Stevan?

Stevan is a rare name in the U.S.