Stephen
Meaning of Stephen
The name Stephen, pronounced as STEE-vuhn (/ˈsti.vən/), is a classic male given name of Greek origin, derived from the word "Stephanos," which means "crown" or "garland." This timeless name has been borne by many notable figures throughout history, including Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr, and several kings and popes. The spelling variation Steven is also widely recognized and used. In the United States, Stephen enjoyed peak popularity in the mid-20th century, consistently ranking within the top 50 names from the 1940s through the early 1990s. Though its usage has declined in recent years, it remains a beloved choice for parents seeking a name with historical depth and enduring charm.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as STEE-vuhn (/ˈsti.vən/)
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Notable People Named Stephen
| Wardell Stephen Curry II is an American professional basketball player known for revolutionizing the sport and is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. |
| Stephen Hawking was an esteemed English theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author known for his work at the University of Cambridge. |
| Stephen Tyrone Colbert is a multi-talented American comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, and television host, best known for hosting The Colbert Report and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. |
| Stephen Edwin King is a prolific American author known for his horror, supernatural fiction, and suspense novels, with many of his works adapted into films and television series. |
| Stephen John Fry is a multi-talented English actor, comedian, and writer known for his work in comedy series like A Bit of Fry & Laurie and Blackadder, as well as for his advocacy for mental health as the president of the charity Mind. |
| Stephen Crane was a prolific American poet, novelist, and short story writer known for his innovative works in the Realist tradition and early examples of American Naturalism and Impressionism. |
| Stephen McDannell Hillenburg was an American animator and marine biology educator, best known for creating the iconic animated television series SpongeBob SquarePants. |
| Stephen Gerald Breyer is an American lawyer and jurist who served as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, known for his association with the liberal wing of the Court. |
| Stephen Fuller Austin, also known as the "Father of Texas," was an American empresario who led the colonization of the Tejas region of Mexico in the 19th century. |
| Stephen Edward Ambrose was an American historian and bestselling author known for his biographies of U.S. Presidents Dwight D. Eisenhower and Richard Nixon, as well as his tenure as a history professor at the University of New Orleans. |
| Stephen Collins Foster, known as "the father of American music," was a prolific American composer during the Romantic period, famous for timeless songs like "Oh! Susanna" and "My Old Kentucky Home." |
| Stephen James Merchant is an English comedian, actor, director, and writer known for his work on The Office, Extras, and other comedy projects. |
| Stephen Randall Glass is an American former journalist known for fabricating numerous articles during his time at The New Republic from 1995 to 1998. |
| Stephen Wolfram is a British-American computer scientist, physicist, and businessman known for his significant contributions to computer science, mathematics, and theoretical physics. |
| Stephen Richards Covey was an influential American educator, author, and businessman known for his bestselling book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. |
