The baby name Strephon is a boy name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "STRE-fun".
Strephon is Greek in Origin.
Strephon is a masculine name of Greek origin, meaning "crown" or "garland". It is derived from the Greek word "stephanos", which was used to refer to a wreath or crown worn by victors in ancient Greek games. The name Strephon has been used since ancient times and has been found in various literary works, including the pastoral poem "Theocritus" and the play "The Maid's Tragedy" by John Fletcher.
The name Strephon is pronounced STREH-fon, with the emphasis on the first syllable. It is a relatively uncommon name and is not currently ranked in the top 1000 names for boys in the United States. In terms of gender, Strephon is exclusively a masculine name and is not used for girls.
The name Strephon is composed of two syllables, "streph" and "on". The first syllable "streph" means "to turn" or "to twist" in Greek, while the second syllable "on" is a common Greek suffix used to form masculine names. Overall, the name Strephon has a strong and regal sound, reflecting its meaning of "crown" or "garland".