Stephen
crown, wreath (Greek)
Stephen is a biblical / english boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 287, with 26,113 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
crown, wreath (Greek)
Stephen comes from ancient Greek 'stephanos' signifying a wreath, garland, or crown of honor. It entered global Christian tradition through Saint Stephen, the first deacon and protomartyr in Acts of the Apostles. In the Philippines, it is a very common given name among Christian families, often chosen for its saintly roots and modern English phonetics.
Stephen derives from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning 'crown' or 'wreath'. It is famous in the New Testament as the name of the first Christian martyr (Saint Stephen). In the Philippines, the English spelling gained significant traction during the American colonial period alongside the traditional Spanish equivalent, Esteban.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently shortened to 'Steve', 'Steph', or locally as 'Tep' / 'Teptep'. It is commonly used as a standalone first name or in double-barrel combinations like Stephen John or Mark Stephen.
Related forms
- Esteban Spanish
- Stéphane French
- Stefano Italian
- Stefan German
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Stephen with common surname pairs
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How do I use Stephen with two Filipino surnames?
Stephen is the given name. The full name is Stephen + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Stephen a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Stephen is number 287, with 26,113 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.