Boy name
Stephan name meaning
“crown, wreath”
Stephan means “crown” or “wreath.” It is a European form of Greek Stéphanos, from stéphanos, the word for a crown or a wreath worn on the head. Used as a masculine given name in Türkiye, it recalls the leafy wreaths awarded in antiquity and is related to Stefanie.
What does Stephan mean?
Crown, wreath
In Turkish: taç, çelenk
Stephan is a masculine name related to Stefan, Stephen and Étienne. Its ancient wreath imagery evokes victory and honor. Saint Stephen, traditionally regarded as Christianity's first martyr, provides an important historical association; Stefanie and Stephanie are among the feminine forms in the same name family.
In compound names such as Metehan and Emirhan, han comes from the historical title khan, meaning a ruler. The same letters in Cihan have a different origin. More boy names ending in -han →
Origin of the name Stephan
Stephan is a European form of Greek Stéphanos. Its source noun, stéphanos, means a wreath or crown worn on the head.
| Linguistic origin | Greek, European languages |
|---|---|
| Is Stephan in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | S |
How to pronounce Stephan
| Syllables | 2 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /stephan/ |
Is Stephan a boy’s name?
Yes, Stephan is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Stephan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Stephan
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
FAQ about the name Stephan
What is the meaning of Stephan?
Stephan means “crown, wreath”. Stephan is a European form of Greek Stéphanos. Its source noun, stéphanos, means a wreath or crown worn on the head.
Is Stephan a boy’s name?
Yes, Stephan is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Stephan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Stephan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Stephan?
Stephan is of Greek and European languages origin.
How many syllables does Stephan have?
Stephan has 2 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Stephan?
Stephan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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