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Updated June 2026
A common male given name of Greek origin meaning 'crown' or 'garland'. Also refers to Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr.
“Stephen has been a popular name throughout English-speaking countries.”
/ˈstiːvən/
ste·phen
Contains two E's, H, P; proper noun with variant Steven
Worth 12 points; the H and P provide good scoring
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