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Steven
masculine
This reflects the first name on its own. The full-name report scores the complete combination separately.
Check it with a full name ↓Medieval English spelling variant of Stephen, and a Dutch variant of Stefan; ultimately from Ancient Greek Stephanos
Why it works
- English speakers will almost certainly pronounce it correctly on the first try
What to know
has several common spellings — expect the occasional 'which spelling?' question
Popularity
Distinctive — #271 in the latest U.S. ranking.
Meaning and origin
Steven means Crown, wreath -- inherited from the parent name Stephen (Greek Stephanos), extended to senses of 'reward, honor, renown, fame'.
Documented origin: Medieval English spelling variant of Stephen, and a Dutch variant of Stefan; ultimately from Ancient Greek Stephanos
How it travels
English and Turkish are shown by default; German is included when it adds a meaningfully different reading.
Spelling stability: high — based on letter-pattern analysis, not a documented linguistic fact.
Also documented
English: /ˈstiː.vən/
Dutch: /ˈsteː.vən/
Popularity without panic
Distinctive — #271 in the latest U.S. ranking.
Recognizable without feeling overused.
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Real-world considerations
- Distinctive — #271 in the latest U.S. ranking.
- Spelling note: Stephen.
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Documented as a related name or variant form.
Documented as a related name or variant form.
Documented as a related name or variant form.