How to say it
es · TE · ban
/ɛsˈteɪ.bɑːn/
Masculine
Esteban
Crown, garland
What it means
The Spanish form of Stephen, from the Greek stephanos, 'crown' or 'garland.'
Esteban is the Spanish form of Stephen, from the Greek stephanos, 'crown' or 'garland.' Saint Stephen was the first Christian martyr, which spread the name across Europe, and Esteban became a Spanish classic. The explorer Esteban is remembered in early American history. Steady and handsome. Said es-TEH-bahn.
Popularity over time
peaked at #320 in 2005, currently #461 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–present. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Spelling
The Spanish form of Stephen; also Estevan.
- Worth knowing
A longtime classic across the Spanish-speaking world.
Spelling variants
- Estevan
- Stephen
- Étienne
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