Stephanos

Q: What is the origin of Stephanos?

Stephanos is of Greek origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Stephanos?

According to the latest SSA data, Stephanos is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Stephanos a boy name?

Stephanos is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Crown or Garland"

A Greek original form of Stephen, meaning crown, widely attested in classical and Christian texts and naming practice.

Themes:greekchristianvictoryclassical

Royal Regal Unique Rare Strong Powerful Bold

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Stephanos

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Stephanos did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Stephanos Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Stephanos.

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Steie

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Step

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step

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sto

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stey

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anos

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ephy

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nosy

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stie

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Baby Name Lists That Include Stephanos

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Stephanos mean?

Stephanos means "Crown or Garland". A Greek original form of Stephen, meaning crown, widely attested in classical and Christian texts and naming practice.

What is the origin of Stephanos?

Stephanos is of Greek origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Stephanos?

According to the latest SSA data, Stephanos is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Stephanos a boy name?

Stephanos is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Stephanos?

Popular nicknames for Stephanos include Steie, Step, step, sto, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Stephanos?

There are many names similar to Stephanos in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginGreek

Syllables3

Length9 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withS

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Andreas Alexzander Alexandro Andrea Alexandre

Sisters

Agnes Angeline Asia Angelia Alexus

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