Boy name
Stefanos name meaning
“wreath; crown”
Stefanos means “wreath” or “crown” and comes from Greek Stéphanos. Its source word, stéphanos, describes a wreath or crown worn on the head. In Türkiye, it is used as a boy's name. The leafy wreaths awarded in ancient Greek ceremonies provide a concrete historical image of its meaning.
What does Stefanos mean?
Wreath; crown
In Turkish: çelenk; taç
Stefanos carries the image of the wreath awarded in ancient ceremonies of victory and honour. Saint Stephen, remembered in Christian tradition as the first martyr, is a major historical association. Stefan, Stephen and Étienne are related forms developed in other languages.
Origin of the name Stefanos
The name comes from Greek Stéphanos, based on stéphanos, a word for a wreath or crown worn on the head.
How to pronounce Stefanos
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /stefanos/ |
Is Stefanos a boy’s name?
Yes, Stefanos is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Stefanos does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Stefanos
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 Stefanos
- Stefanos Yerasimos · b. 1942
- Stefanos Yerasimos · b. 1942
FAQ about the name Stefanos
What is the meaning of Stefanos?
Stefanos means “wreath; crown”. The name comes from Greek Stéphanos, based on stéphanos, a word for a wreath or crown worn on the head.
Is Stefanos a boy’s name?
Yes, Stefanos is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Stefanos in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Stefanos nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Stefanos?
Stefanos is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Stefanos have?
Stefanos has 3 syllables and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Stefanos?
Stefanos does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Stefanos?
Notable people named Stefanos include Stefanos Yerasimos, Stefanos Yerasimos.
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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