Steve

Meaning of Steve

Steve means "crown" or "garland."

Steve has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Steve

After ranking as high as #393 in 2000, Steve has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Steve

• Steve Jobs
  Apple co-founder and CEO
• Steve Martin
  Comedian, actor, and writer
• Steve Carell
  Actor and comedian
• Steve Nash
  Basketball player and coach
• Steve Wozniak
  Apple co-founder

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Questions about the name Steve

What does the name Steve mean?

Steve means steve means "crown" or "garland.", and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Steve a boy's or a girl's name?

Steve is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Steve?

Steve did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Steve most popular?

Steve peaked at #393 in 2000.