Stephen Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Stephen Name at a Glance

Name	Stephen
Meaning	Crown; wreath. In the bible Stephen was the first Christian martyr.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Stephen Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Stephen means “Crown; wreath. In the bible Stephen was the first Christian martyr”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Stephen Name Origin

Our database records Stephen under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Stephen a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Stephen is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Stephen

When considering Stephen for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.