Stellan
Swedish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Stellan
The given name 'Stellan' means "calm" or "peaceful," derived from the Old Norse element *stillir* (meaning "to calm" or "to still").
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Etymology
The given name 'Stellan' means "calm" or "peaceful," derived from the Old Norse element *stillir* (meaning "to calm" or "to still"). It is primarily used in Scandinavian cultures (especially Sweden) and has no specific religious association, though it gained modern prominence through Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgård.
Stellan currently ranks #1,140 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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