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Stephen
GenderMale
Meaning"Crown", "wreath"
OriginGreek
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Stephen or Steven (generally pronounced IPA: /ˈstiːvən/) is an English masculine first name, derived through the Latin form Stephanus from the Greek Στέφανος (Stephanos), which means "crown" or "wreath."

Less commonly encountered spellings include Stephan, Stefan, and Stevon. Steve is the common short form and various diminutives such as Stevie and Ste are also found. Many family names are derived from Stephen: the most common are Stephens/Stevens and Stephenson/Stevenson (others include Stephen, Stephan, Stefan, Stevin, and Stever).

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Historical figures known by the name Stephen

Note: to find people with the given name Stephen who are also known by another name, see All pages beginning with Stephen.

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Stefán is a common first name in Iceland.

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