International Variations of Stephen
Updated Fri Feb 16 2024
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Classic Stephen, as well as the alternate spelling Steven, have been well used throughout the years.
There are several handsome forms of Stephen used internationally, such as cross-European Stefan, Spanish Esteban, Maori Tipene, and Russian Stenya.
Here is our full list of international variations of Stephen, ordered by their current popularity on Nameberry.
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- Stephen
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"garland, crown"Description:
Stephen, also spelled Steven, is a strong and likable classic, with the he's-a-great-guy short form Steve. Though not as well-used or fashionable as it was in its heyday -- it was a Top 25 name from 1946 to 1957 -- it's still a widely used name. It remains an even more popular in Ireland.
- Étienne
Origin:
French variation of Stephen, GreekMeaning:
"garland, crown"Description:
Appealingly gentle and romantic French classic--with a lot more charm than Steve.
- Stefan
Origin:
German, Scandinavian, Polish, and Russian variation of StephenDescription:
An elegant, continental name for the post-Steve era. It debuted on the US Top 1000 in 1949 and has been on the list every year since except for a year off in 2008.
- Stefan
Origin:
German, Scandinavian, Polish, and Russian variation of StephenDescription:
An elegant, continental name for the post-Steve era. It debuted on the US Top 1000 in 1949 and has been on the list every year since except for a year off in 2008.
- Stefan
Origin:
German, Scandinavian, Polish, and Russian variation of StephenDescription:
An elegant, continental name for the post-Steve era. It debuted on the US Top 1000 in 1949 and has been on the list every year since except for a year off in 2008.
- Stefan
Origin:
German, Scandinavian, Polish, and Russian variation of StephenDescription:
An elegant, continental name for the post-Steve era. It debuted on the US Top 1000 in 1949 and has been on the list every year since except for a year off in 2008.
- Stavros
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"cross"Description:
A name that conjures up billionaire shipping magnates like, for instance, Stavros Niarcos.
- Stefano
Origin:
Italian variation of StephenMeaning:
"garland, crown"Description:
As commonly heard in Rome, Italy, as Steve is in Rome, New York. With the accent on the first syllable, Stefano has a lot of charm.
- Panos
Origin:
Greek variation of PanagiotisMeaning:
"all holy"Description:
This is a straightforward choice for parents looking to honor their Greek ancestry.
- Estefania
Origin:
Spanish variation of StephanieDescription:
Attractive international Stephanie alternative. Estefania ranks in the Top 100 in Puerto Rico.
- Stephanos
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"garland, crown"Description:
The original form of Stephen, a readily importable choice.
- Stenya
- Stamos
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"stop"Description:
Has a dark, brooding image, thanks in large part to actor John Stamos.
- Istvan
Origin:
HungarianMeaning:
"crown, wreath"Description:
Hungarian form of Stephen, and the name of the first king and patron saint of Hungary.
- Tipene
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MaoriMeaning:
"crown, wreath"Description:
Maori form of Stephen
- Stéphane
- Estevan
- Steffen
- Steffen
- Steffen