Esteban is the Spanish form of Stephen, from the Greek stephanos, meaning "crown" or "garland", the wreath given to victors. Saint Stephen was the first Christian martyr, and the name has been used in Spain since the Middle Ages. In the United States Esteban belongs to Hispanic families; it ranked number 334 in 2000, peaked at number 320 in 2005 and has eased to number 461 in 2025.