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Esteban

Quick answerEsteban means "crown" or "wreath" and derives from the Greek name Stephanos (Στέφανος), from the root "stephanos" meaning crowned or victorious.

Spanish · Boy · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#461
TrendStable
Peak year2005
Syllables3
OriginSpanish
LanguageSpanish
CultureSpanish
ReligionChristianity
Letters7
Numerology3 Chaldean 7
Global rank#119

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Esteban

Esteban means "crown" or "wreath" and derives from the Greek name Stephanos (Στέφανος), from the root "stephanos" meaning crowned or victorious.

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Etymology

Esteban means "crown" or "wreath" and derives from the Greek name Stephanos (Στέφανος), from the root "stephanos" meaning crowned or victorious. The name is predominantly used in Spanish-speaking Catholic cultures and has been borne by numerous saints and historical figures, most notably Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr (proto-martyr).

Esteban currently ranks #461 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2005.

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