Estevan
- Pronunciation
- [Es-te-van]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Variant Of Stephen.
- Origin
- Spanish
About the Name Estevan
Estevan is a Spanish form of Stephen, drawn from the Greek stephanos, meaning "crown" or "garland." It carries the dignified sense of a victor's crown along with a warm, melodic Spanish flavor, and its two-syllable shape gives it a smooth, confident sound that resonates throughout Latin American and Hispanic communities. The name blends classical heritage with an easy, approachable feel.
The name belongs to a long tradition of Spanish forms of the classic Stephen, honoring the same heritage of honor and victory embodied in its meaning. Its blend of cultural rootedness and contemporary style has made Estevan an appealing choice for families seeking a name with classical depth and a distinctly Hispanic character. The soft pronunciation and noble sense give it a quiet elegance, while its familiarity keeps it grounded and wearable in everyday life. For families who want a Spanish form of a beloved classic, it offers heritage and meaning in a name that still feels modern and distinctive.
Estevan first entered the US Social Security top-1000 in 2000 and appeared through 2007, reaching its peak in 2003 at rank #686. It registered 223 births in 2007 at rank #898, with 236 in 2006 at #851 and 263 in 2005 at #756, reflecting a steady presence in the 2000s before it slipped from the top-1000. The variant Estevon is recorded, offering an alternate spelling of this crowning, heritage-rich name.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration name data, 1880–2024 (methodology). By Marvin Tang.
Quick Facts About Estevan
US Popularity History (2000–2007)
Annual US births named Estevan by gender, from US Social Security Administration records. Peak year: 2003 with 282 boys named Estevan (boy rank #686 that year).
Where it stands today: in 2007, ranked #898 for boys (223 US births). That's 212 places below its 2003 peak.
Source: US Social Security Administration. Limitations: US birth-certificate data only; names appearing fewer than 5 times in a given year are suppressed for privacy; spelling variants are counted separately. For names that ranked outside the US top 100 before year 2000, only the years they reached the top 100 are shown — the chart may have gaps for less-popular historical names.
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Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estevon | Variant Of Stephen. | Male | Spanish |
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