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.
How to spell Esteban
The standard spelling is Esteban. Common variants include Estevan, Stephen, Étienne, but Esteban is the most widely used form.
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, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. 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.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Esteban Ocon French Formula One driver
Spelling variants
- Estevan
- Stephen
- Étienne
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Common questions
- What does the name Esteban mean?
- The Spanish form of Stephen, from the Greek stephanos, 'crown' or 'garland.'
- What does Esteban mean in Spanish?
- In Spanish, Esteban means "Crown, 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.
- How do you pronounce Esteban?
- Esteban is pronounced ɛsˈteɪ.bɑːn. Say it as es-TE-ban, with the stress on the "te" syllable.
- How do you spell Esteban?
- The standard spelling is Esteban. Common spelling variants include Estevan, Stephen, Étienne.
- Is Esteban a boy or girl name?
- Esteban is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Esteban?
- Esteban ranked #461 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.