Baby name
CLASSIC
🇦🇹 🇧🇪 🇧🇷 Stephan
/SHTEF · ahn/
Meaning
“Crown”
Greek stephanos means 'crown'; Germanic form favored in German-speaking and Scandinavian regions with classical prestige.
Nicknames
stefan · stef
Vibe
timeless
How it ages.
Stephan and Stefan are primary forms in German-speaking Europe, holding consistent top-50 use through the 20th century.
The cultural moment.
Germany and Austria maintain Stephan/Stefan in steady top-50; Scandinavia shows moderate use; English-speaking adoption minimal.