Boy name
Steven name meaning
“crown, wreath of honor”
Steven means “crown” or “wreath of honor.” Used for boys in Türkiye, it is an alternative English spelling of Stephen, ultimately from Greek Stephanos and the noun stephanos. A leaf wreath worn on the head illustrates its meaning. Stefan and Stepan are related forms in other languages.
What does Steven mean?
Crown, wreath of honor
In Turkish: taç, onur çelengi
Steven shares its origin and meaning with Stephen. The letter v represents the established English pronunciation more directly and does not indicate a different root. Its crown and wreath imagery recalls ancient practices of honoring achievement; Stefan, Stepan, and feminine Stephanie belong to the same family.
Origin of the name Steven
Steven is an alternative English spelling of Stephen. Both derive from Greek Stephanos, meaning crown or wreath.
| Linguistic origin | Greek, European languages |
|---|---|
| Is Steven in the Quran? | No |
| Starts with | S |
How to pronounce Steven
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /steven/ |
Is Steven a boy’s name?
Yes, Steven is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Steven 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 Steven
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 Steven
- Steven Rogers · b. 1968
FAQ about the name Steven
What is the meaning of Steven?
Steven means “crown, wreath of honor”. Steven is an alternative English spelling of Stephen. Both derive from Greek Stephanos, meaning crown or wreath.
Is Steven a boy’s name?
Yes, Steven is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Steven in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Steven nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Steven?
Steven is of Greek and European languages origin.
How many syllables does Steven have?
Steven has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Steven?
Steven 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 Steven?
Notable people named Steven include Steven Rogers.
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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