Steven
Meaning
Its source is Stephanos, a Greek name meaning "Crown or garland."
Languages used in
This boy's name is used in English.
Background story
In Christian scripture, Stephen was the first martyr, and the influence of this saint accounts for the popularity of both male and female variations of his name in many Western languages.
The Bible describes Stephen as a righteous and compassionate person who refused to disguise his beliefs, even though his frankness cost him his life.
Stephen was tried and condemned by the authorities. He was taken to the place where he was to be stoned, and those commissioned to do the bloody work gave their cloaks to a fellow persecutor of the Christians, Saul of Tarsus. In time, Saul the persecutor was transformed into Paul the Apostle, shaper of Christian doctrine and Christian missionary to the entire ancient world.
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Statistics for the name Steven (male)
- In USA in 2006, the boy name Steven was ranked as number 90 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In USA in 2005, the boy name Steven was ranked as number 83 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In USA in 2004, the boy name Steven was ranked as number 78 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In USA in 2003, the boy name Steven was ranked as number 70 on the most popular name for newborn babies
- In USA in 2002, the boy name Steven was ranked as number 68 on the most popular name for newborn babies