International Variations of Stephen

International Variations of Stephen

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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  1. Stephen
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  2. Étienne
    • Origin:

      French variation of Stephen, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "garland, crown"
    • Description:

      Appealingly gentle and romantic French classic--with a lot more charm than Steve.
  3. Stefan
    • Origin:

      German, Scandinavian, Polish, and Russian variation of Stephen
    • Description:

      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.
  4. Stefan
    • Origin:

      German, Scandinavian, Polish, and Russian variation of Stephen
    • Description:

      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.
  5. Stefan
    • Origin:

      German, Scandinavian, Polish, and Russian variation of Stephen
    • Description:

      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.
  6. Stefan
    • Origin:

      German, Scandinavian, Polish, and Russian variation of Stephen
    • Description:

      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.
  7. Stavros
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "cross"
    • Description:

      A name that conjures up billionaire shipping magnates like, for instance, Stavros Niarcos.
  8. Stefano
    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Stephen
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  9. Panos
    • Origin:

      Greek variation of Panagiotis
    • Meaning:

      "all holy"
    • Description:

      This is a straightforward choice for parents looking to honor their Greek ancestry.
  10. Estefania
    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Stephanie
    • Description:

      Attractive international Stephanie alternative. Estefania ranks in the Top 100 in Puerto Rico.
  11. Stenya
    • Stephanos
      • Origin:

        Greek
      • Meaning:

        "garland, crown"
      • Description:

        The original form of Stephen, a readily importable choice.
    • Stamos
      • Origin:

        Greek
      • Meaning:

        "stop"
      • Description:

        Has a dark, brooding image, thanks in large part to actor John Stamos.
    • Istvan
      • Origin:

        Hungarian
      • Meaning:

        "crown, wreath"
      • Description:

        Hungarian form of Stephen, and the name of the first king and patron saint of Hungary.
    • Tipene
      • Origin:

        Maori
      • Meaning:

        "crown, wreath"
      • Description:

        Maori form of Stephen
    • Estevan
      • Steffen
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          • Steffen
            • Stéphane