Stevenson

Greek

"garland, crown"

Stevenson Origin and Meaning

The name Stevenson is a boy's name.

Stevenson is a masculine name that originated as a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Steven' or 'son of Stephen.' The root name Stephen derives from the Greek 'Stephanos,' meaning 'crown' or 'garland,' symbolizing honor and achievement. While primarily known as a family name, Stevenson has occasionally been used as a first name, offering a distinguished and somewhat formal alternative to the more common Steven or Stephen. The name carries literary associations through renowned author Robert Louis Stevenson. As a given name, Stevenson projects confidence and intellectual depth, while acknowledging familial heritage. Its relative rarity as a first name makes it distinctive, though it maintains familiar roots that connect it to the widely recognized Stephen family of names.

Famous People Named Stevenson

• Stevenson Archer U.S. Congressman from Maryland
• Marion Stevenson Butts American NFL player
• Robert Louis Stevenson Scottish novelist
• Bryan Stevenson American lawyer and social justice activist

The name Stevenson in Pop Culture

• Stevenson Lowe character in the movie "Curtain Call" played by James Spader
• Stevenson Ranch a community located in the Santa Clarita Valley, in Los Angeles County, CA