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Gender: M Popularity: this week. Origin of Stephen: Greek Meaning of Stephen: "garland, crown" Stephen's Popularity in 2012: #228
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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 still ranks just outside the Top 200.

Already common in ancient Greece, Stephen was the name of the first Christian martyr, one of the seven men chosen to help the apostles spread the gospel of Christianity, several popes and a British king.

There have been innumerable pop-culture role models among its bearers--from Stephen Sondheim and Stephen King to Steven Spielberg to Steve Martin and Steve Jobs.

Among the attractive international versions are Stefan, Stefano and Stephano, Esteban and Etienne.

Famous People Named Stephen

Stephen King, American author
Stephen Colbert, American comedian
Stephen Dillane, English actor
Stephen Sondheim, American composer
Stephen Hawking, English physicist
Stephen Baldwin, American actor
Stephen Fry, English actor
Stephen Crane, American writer
Stephen "Stevie" Ray Vaughan, American musician
Stephen Tulloch, American football player
Stephen Schilling, American football player
Stephen (formerly Kathlyn) Beatty, son (formerly daughter) of Warren Beatty and Annette Bening

Pop Culture References for the Name Stephen

Stephen Wraysford, main character in the novel Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks

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