Crown or garland
Stephano is the Italian and Spanish variant of the Greek name Stephanos. It symbolizes victory and honor, historically referring to the laurel wreath awarded to winners of athletic contests and poets. While Stefano is the standard Italian spelling, the 'ph' variant is occasionally used in English-speaking contexts.
Less common today
Stephano isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,613 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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