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Stefan

Boy name · 655 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Stefan: 655 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 47 births in 1990.

Of Slavic origin, Stefan is the Eastern and Central European form of Stephen, ultimately from the Greek *stephanos* meaning "crown" or "garland." The name was borne by several medieval kings and saints, most notably Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr, and Stephen I, the first king of Hungary who brought Christianity to the nation. In the modern era, the Swedish tennis legend Stefan Edberg won six Grand Slam singles titles in the 1980s and 1990s, while the actor Stefan Kurt is a familiar face in German-language cinema. The name shares its root with the Scottish town of Stevenston in North Ayrshire, which takes its name from a local landowner called Steven. A common variant across Europe, Stefan remains a popular choice in Scotland, particularly among families with Polish or other Central European heritage.