Boy name
Stefan name meaning
“crown, wreath; crown of honor”
Stefan means “crown,” “wreath,” or “crown of honor.” Used for boys in Türkiye, it derives from Greek Stephanos, the word for a crown or wreath worn on the head. A woven leaf wreath illustrates its meaning, while Stefanija, Stepan, and Stephen are related name forms.
What does Stefan mean?
Crown, wreath; crown of honor
In Turkish: taç, çelenk; onur tacı
Stefan is one of several European forms of a Greek name, related to Stephen, Étienne, and Stefano. Its wreath imagery recalls the recognition of achievement and honor in ancient Greece. Another major historical association is Saint Stephen, traditionally remembered as the first Christian martyr, whose name helped spread this family of forms.
The ending “-an” is a common final sound rather than a suffix with one shared meaning here. Aslan, Hasan and Yaman have different origins and structures despite their matching endings. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin of the name Stefan
Derived from Greek Stephanos. The underlying noun denotes a wreath or crown worn on the head.
How to pronounce Stefan
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /stefan/ |
Is Stefan a boy’s name?
Yes, Stefan is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Stefan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Stefan
Names with related meanings
- Fatih♂Opener
- Cihangir♂World-conqueror
- Utku♂Victory, triumph and successful achievement
- Muzaffer♂Victorious
- Zafer♂Victory
- Fevzi♂Relating to success or victory
- Tevfik♂Enabling success
- Galip♂Victorious
- Fethi♂Relating to conquest or opening
- Nusret♂Help, support
- Behram♂A name associated with victory
- Vural♂Strike and take
Famous people named Stefan
- Stefan · b. 1968
FAQ about the name Stefan
What is the meaning of Stefan?
Stefan means “crown, wreath; crown of honor”. Derived from Greek Stephanos. The underlying noun denotes a wreath or crown worn on the head.
Is Stefan a boy’s name?
Yes, Stefan is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Stefan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Stefan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Stefan?
Stefan is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Stefan have?
Stefan has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Stefan?
Stefan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Stefan?
Notable people named Stefan include Stefan.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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