45 International Variations of Stephen

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.

Appealingly gentle and romantic French classic--with a lot more charm than Steve.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 seductive charm.

A name that conjures up billionaire shipping magnates like, for instance, Stavros Niarcos.

This is a straightforward choice for parents looking to honor their Greek ancestry.

Attractive international Stephanie alternative. Estefania ranks in the Top 100 in Puerto Rico.

The Welsh form of Steven feels lighter and fresher than the well-trodden English versions.

The original form of Stephen, a readily importable choice.

Maori form of Stephen

Hungarian form of Stephen, and the name of the first king and patron saint of Hungary.

Has a dark, brooding image, thanks in large part to actor John Stamos.