^ Stephen was ranked 246th among male names in the United States in 2015, and 357th in England and Wales (source); Steven was ranked 154th in the United States and 403rd in England and Wales (source).
Saint Stephen was a deacon who was stoned to death, as told in Acts in the New Testament. He is regarded as the first Christian martyr. Due to him, the name became common in the Christian world. It was popularized in England by the Normans. This was the name of kings of England, Serbia, and Poland, as well as ten popes.
Because of namesakes like Stephen Hawking, Stephen King, and Stephen Sondheim, the name has gained a reputation for belonging to men who are geniuses in their respective fields, be it science, literature, or music.
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Stephen is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "garland, crown". Stephen is the 377 ranked male name by popularity.
It became Anglicized as Stephen in medieval Europe and was linked to notable kings such as Stephen of Blois. The name’s history and diverse forms highlight its profound meaning and cultural influence.
An indepth look at the meaning and etymology of the awesome name Stephen. We'll discuss the original Greek, plus the words and names Stephen is related to, plus the occurences of this name in the Bible.