Steve
Meaning of Steve
Steve is a popular male name with American and British English pronunciations both being "steev." It is a variation of the names Stephen and Steven. In the United States, Steve has been consistently used as a baby name over the years. In recent times, it has ranked around 1471 in terms of occurrence. However, its popularity has fluctuated throughout history. In the 1960s and 1970s, it was quite common, ranking within the top 100 names for boys. Although its usage has decreased since then, Steve remains a classic and timeless choice for parents seeking a strong and straightforward name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as steev (/stiːv/)
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Notable People Named Steve
| Steve Jobs - Steven Paul Jobs, co-founder of Apple Inc., was a pioneering American businessman and inventor who played a key role in the personal computer revolution. |
| Steve Biko - Bantu Stephen Biko OMSG was a prominent South African anti-apartheid activist and leader of the Black Consciousness Movement. |
| Steve Ditko - Stephen John Ditko was an influential American comics artist and writer, co-creator of Spider-Man and creator of Doctor Strange. |
| Steve McQueen - Terrence Stephen McQueen, known as the "King of Cool," was an American actor and racing driver who gained fame for his antihero persona in films during the 1960s and 1970s. |
| Steve Vai - Steven Siro Vai is a three-time Grammy Award-winning American guitarist, songwriter, and producer known for his solo career and collaborations with various artists. |
| Steve Wozniak - Stephen Gary Wozniak, also known as "Woz," is an American technology entrepreneur, engineer, programmer, and co-founder of Apple Computer. |
| Steve Young - Jon Steven Young is a former American football quarterback who played for the San Francisco 49ers and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFL, and also had a successful college career with the BYU Cougars. |
| Steve Irwin - Stephen Robert Irwin, also known as "The Crocodile Hunter," was an Australian zookeeper, conservationist, television personality, wildlife educator, and environmentalist. |
| Steve Yzerman - Stephen Gregory Yzerman is a Canadian-American former professional ice hockey player and current executive vice president and general manager of the Detroit Red Wings, known for his legendary career and leadership in the sport. |
| Steve Lukather - Steven Lee Lukather is a renowned American guitarist, singer, and songwriter, known for his work with the rock band Toto and as a prolific session musician with over 1,500 album credits. |
| Steve Harvey - Broderick Stephen Harvey Sr. is a well-known American television host, producer, actor, and comedian, with numerous successful shows and multiple awards to his name. |
| Steve Carell - Steven John Carell is an American actor and comedian known for his role as Michael Scott in the sitcom The Office, and has received accolades including a Golden Globe Award. |
| Steve Perry - Stephen Ray Perry is an American singer and songwriter known for his time as the lead singer of the rock band Journey and a successful solo career. |
| Steve Prefontaine - Steve Roland "Pre" Prefontaine was an American long-distance runner who set numerous American records and inspired the "running boom" of the 1970s before his untimely death at the age of 24. |
| Steve Coppell - Stephen James Coppell is a former English professional football player and current manager. |
