Steffen
Meaning of Steffen
Steffen is a traditionally male name with German, Danish, and Norwegian origins. In German, it is pronounced as SHTAY-fen (/ˈʃtɛfən/), while in both Danish and Norwegian, it is pronounced as STEH-fən (/ˈsteːfən/ or /ˈstɛfən/). This name has variations such as Stephen and Stefan. Steffen has been a moderately popular choice for newborn boys in the United States. While its popularity has fluctuated over the years, it consistently ranks within the top 10,000 names. It peaked in popularity in the late 1990s when it ranked at number 36. Today, Steffen remains a unique and distinctive name that carries cultural significance from its European origins.
Pronunciation
German
- Pronunced as SHTAY-fen (/ˈʃtɛfən/)
Danish
- Pronunced as STEH-fən (/ˈsteːfən/)
Norwegian
- Pronunced as STEH-fən (/ˈstɛfən/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Steffen
| Steffen Thomas - Steffen Wolfgang George Thomas, a German-born artist and poet, is known for his public monuments and other expressive works, having spent most of his adult life in Atlanta, Georgia. |
| Steffen Landgraf is a former German long jumper and decathlete who is now an active scientist in forensic psychiatry and clinical neuroscience. |
| Steffen Freund is a former professional footballer from Germany known for his defensive midfield play and his contributions to Germany's UEFA Euro 1996 victory, and he currently works for Tottenham Hotspur. |
| Steffen Wesemann is a Swiss-German former professional road racing cyclist. |
| Steffen Seibert - Steffen Rüdiger Seibert is a German journalist and former television host who served as the German government's spokesperson and head of the Press and Information Office, and is currently the German Ambassador to Israel. |
| Steffen Skel - Steffen Sartor is a German luger known for his successful doubles partnership with Steffen Wöller and his five medals at the FIL World Luge Championships. |
| Steffen Reiche is a German politician affiliated with the Social Democratic Party (SPD). |
| Steffen Weinhold is a retired German professional handball player known for his time with THW Kiel and the German national team. |
| Steffen Nkansah is a German professional footballer known for his role as a defender at Erzgebirge Aue. |
