Stellan is a boy's name of Swedish origin meaning “Calm, serene; derived from 'stellar' (star).” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Stell. As of 2026, Stellan ranks #798 among boys' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #789 in 1998.
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STEL-ahn
Phonetic spelling
Currently #798 among US baby names.
* Based on US Social Security Administration birth-registration data
Stellan means “Calm, serene; derived from 'stellar' (star).” It is a boy's name of Swedish origin.
Stellan is pronounced STEL-ahn.
Stellan is most commonly used as a boy's name.
Stellan currently ranks #798 among boys' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Stellan include Stell.
Middle names that pair well with Stellan include Stellan Emil, Stellan Lucas, Stellan Oliver.
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