Steven
Meaning of Steven
The name Steven is a classic male name of Greek origin, derived from the word "Stephanos," which means "crown" or "garland." Pronounced as STEE-vuhn (/stiːvən/), Steven has been a popular choice for boys in English-speaking countries for many decades. The name is often associated with qualities such as leadership and honor, symbolized by the crown. Over time, it has seen various levels of popularity in the United States, peaking in the mid-20th century when it frequently ranked within the top 20 names for boys. While its usage has declined somewhat since then, Steven remains a well-loved and timeless choice. A common variation of this name is Stephen, which shares the same pronunciation and meaning.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as STEE-vuhn (/stiːvən/)
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Notable People Named Steven
| Steven Allan Spielberg is an influential American film director, producer, and screenwriter known for his pioneering work in blockbuster films and recipient of numerous prestigious awards. |
| Steven George Gerrard is a highly esteemed English professional football manager and former player known for his exceptional career with Liverpool and the England national team. |
| Steven Tyler, also known as Steven Victor Tallarico, is an American singer and the lead vocalist of the rock band Aerosmith, recognized for his powerful vocal range, on-stage acrobatics, and flamboyant style. |
| Steven Frederic Seagal is an American actor, producer, screenwriter, martial artist, and musician known for his martial arts expertise and action film roles. |
| Steven Arthur Pinker is a Canadian-American cognitive psychologist, psycholinguist, popular science author, and public intellectual known for advocating evolutionary psychology and the computational theory of mind. |
| Steven Yeun, an American actor known for his roles in The Walking Dead and acclaimed films like Burning and Minari, made history as the first Asian American actor to receive an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. |
| Steven John Bradbury OAM is an Australian former short track speed skater and four-time Olympian, known for winning the 1,000m event at the 2002 Winter Olympics in an unexpected manner. |
| Steven Jay Page is a Canadian musician known for his role as a founding member, lead singer, and guitarist of the band Barenaked Ladies before pursuing a solo career. |
| Steven Andrew Engel is an American lawyer who served as the United States Assistant Attorney General for the Office of Legal Counsel in the Donald Trump administration. |
| Steven Nelson is an American football cornerback known for his time with the Kansas City Chiefs, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Philadelphia Eagles, currently playing for the Houston Texans in the NFL. |
| Steven Alexander Wright is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and film producer known for his deadpan delivery of ironic, philosophical, and nonsensical jokes. |
| Steven Hammell is a Scottish football coach and former player known for his career at Motherwell and his current role as the head of academy coaching at Celtic. |
| Steven Michael Duggar, also known as Duggy, is a former MLB outfielder who played for the San Francisco Giants, Texas Rangers, and Los Angeles Angels, and was drafted from Clemson University in 2015. |
| Steven López is an accomplished American taekwondo competitor, with multiple Olympic gold and bronze medals, as well as numerous World Championship titles. |
| Steven Bauer is an American actor known for his roles in Scarface and Breaking Bad. |
