Stein
Norwegian · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Stein
The given name 'Stein' is of Germanic origin, derived from the Old High German word 'stein', meaning 'stone' or 'rock'.
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Etymology
The given name 'Stein' is of Germanic origin, derived from the Old High German word 'stein', meaning 'stone' or 'rock'. It is commonly used in Germanic cultures, particularly in German and Scandinavian countries, with notable historical context in the name of the famous German philosopher and historian Johann Joachim Winckelmann, who used the pseudonym 'Stein'.
Stein currently ranks #12,074 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1965.
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