Stevens is a surname of English origin, derived from the given name Stephen. It means “crown” or “garland” in Greek. The name has been in use since the medieval period and is found throughout the English-speaking world. Notable people with the surname Stevens include Nobel Prize-winning physicist John Stevens, musician Cat Stevens, and actor Fisher Stevens. The name is also used in fictional characters such as the superhero Captain America’s alter-ego, Steve Rogers, and the fictional detective Hercule Poirot’s sidekick, Arthur Hastings.
