Stevens
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Stevens
Stevens is derived from the Greek name Stephen, which comes from the Greek word "stephanos" meaning "crown" or "wreath." The name became a patronymic surname in English-speaking regions, indicating "son of Steven/Stephen."
The name is primarily used in English-speaking Christian cultures, particularly in Western Europe and North America, and gained prominence through Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr (circa 34 AD), making it significant in Christian religious tradition.
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Etymology
Stevens is derived from the Greek name Stephen, which comes from the Greek word "stephanos" meaning "crown" or "wreath." The name became a patronymic surname in English-speaking regions, indicating "son of Steven/Stephen."
The name is primarily used in English-speaking Christian cultures, particularly in Western Europe and North America, and gained prominence through Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr (circa 34 AD), making it significant in Christian religious tradition.
Stevens currently ranks #13,981 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1989.
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Phonetic match, not just spelling"Stefan means "crown" or "wreath" and derives from the Greek word "stephanos" (στέφανος), which originally referred to a victor's crown."
"Stepan is the Russian and Ukrainian form of Stephen, derived from the Greek "stephanos", meaning "crown" or "garland"."
"Štěpánka is the Czech feminine diminutive form of Štěpán, derived from the Greek name Stephanos (Στέφανος), meaning "crowned" or "wearer…"
"Stephanie is derived from the Greek name Stephanos (Στέφανος), which means "crown" or "wreath," from the Greek word "stephanos." The…"
"Steffen means "crown" or "wreath" and derives from the Greek name Stephanos (Στέφανος), from the root "stephanos" meaning garland or…"
"Stefania is the feminine form of Stefan/Stephen, derived from the Greek name Stephanos (Στέφανος), meaning "crown" or "wreath" from the…"
"Stephan derives from the Greek name Stephanos (Στέφανος), meaning "crown" or "wreath," from the root "stephanos." The name is used…"
"Steven derives from the Greek name Stephanos (Στέφανος), meaning "crown" or "wreath," from the root "stephanos." The name is primarily…"
"Stefanie is the feminine form of Stefan, derived from the Greek name Stephanos (Στέφανος), meaning "crown" or "wreath," from the…"
"Stephen derives from the Greek name Stephanos (Στέφανος), meaning "crown" or "wreath," from the root "stephanos." The name is used…"
"Stefano means "crown" or "wreath" and derives from the Greek name Stephanos (Στέφανος), from the root "stephanos" meaning crowned or…"
"Stefaniia is the Ukrainian form of Stephanie, derived from the Greek "stephanos", meaning "crown" or "garland.""