Steven
/S-T-EH-V-EH-N/
Crowned, the one who wears the wreath of victory — Steven (and its twin spelling Stephen) descends from the Greek 'stephanos', the laurel wreath given to victors and heroes. Through Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr, the name became a staple of Christian Europe, and through Steve Jobs, Steven Spielberg, and Stephen King it has become one of the iconic names of the modern American century
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Steven is a Christian boy name of Greek origin, meaning “Crowned, the one who wears the wreath of victory — Steven (and its twin spelling Stephen) descends from the Greek 'stephanos', the laurel wreath given to victors and heroes. Through Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr, the name became a staple of Christian Europe, and through Steve Jobs, Steven Spielberg, and Stephen King it has become one of the iconic names of the modern American century”.
Steven is a boy's name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Crowned, the one who wears the wreath of victory — Steven (and its twin spelling Stephen) descends from the Greek 'stephanos', the laurel wreath given to victors and heroes. Through Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr, the name became a staple of Christian Europe, and through Steve Jobs, Steven Spielberg, and Stephen King it has become one of the iconic names of the modern American century" and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among American, European, British, Greek, Singaporean families, Steven carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Steven
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Steven lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Steven's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Steven's saint & feast day →What does Steven's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Steven resonates in either tradition.
Steven's destiny number is 22 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Steven's full reading →
Does Steven go with your family's names?
Steven breaks into 6 sounds: /S-T-EH-V-EH-N/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Steven sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Steven beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Steven — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Steven
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From the same tradition
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Sharing the same meaning
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Names that sound similar
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Common questions about Steven
What does the name Steven mean?
Steven means "Crowned, the one who wears the wreath of victory — Steven (and its twin spelling Stephen) descends from the Greek 'stephanos', the laurel wreath given to victors and heroes. Through Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr, the name became a staple of Christian Europe, and through Steve Jobs, Steven Spielberg, and Stephen King it has become one of the iconic names of the modern American century." It is a boy name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Steven a boy or girl name?
Steven is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Steven?
Steven is of Greek origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among American, European, British families.
Is Steven a Christian name?
Yes. Steven is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Greek origin.
What does Steven mean in Greek?
Steven originates from Greek, where it means "Crowned, the one who wears the wreath of victory — Steven (and its twin spelling Stephen) descends from the Greek 'stephanos', the laurel wreath given to victors and heroes. Through Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr, the name became a staple of Christian Europe, and through Steve Jobs, Steven Spielberg, and Stephen King it has become one of the iconic names of the modern American century."
What are common nicknames for Steven?
Common short forms of Steven include Steve, Stevie.
What is the numerology of Steven?
Steven has a Pythagorean destiny number of 22 — the master builder — grand vision made real.
When is Steven's feast day?
Steven's feast day — its traditional Christian name day — is December 26.
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