Steffen
Low German · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Steffen
Steffen means "crown" or "wreath" and derives from the Greek name Stephanos (Στέφανος), from the root "stephanos" meaning garland or crown.
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Etymology
Steffen means "crown" or "wreath" and derives from the Greek name Stephanos (Στέφανος), from the root "stephanos" meaning garland or crown. The name is primarily used in German-speaking countries, Scandinavian cultures, and Protestant Christian communities, with historical prominence in Germanic and Northern European regions.
Steffen currently ranks #13,633 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1991.
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