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BoyAncient Greek origin2 syllables

Stepan

Meaning: “crown, wreath”

About the name Stepan

Stepan is a boy name with Ancient Greek roots, meaning “crown, wreath”. It is related to Stephen, which is where the meaning comes from.

It has a unique feel. In 2025, Stepan ranked #10536 for boys in the US, with 7 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 2019. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Stepan were boys.

Etymology

Shares its root with Stephen, which comes from Ancient Greek, meaning “crown, wreath”.

Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Stepan”, “Stephen”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.

US rank 2025
#10536
In 2015
#8644
Babies in 2025
7

Popularity of Stepan, 1940–2025

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BoysBabies per year in the US

Latest SSA data: 2025.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).

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Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.