Steven

Meaning of Steven

Steven means "crown" or "wreath." It comes from the Greek word for garland, which was often used to symbolize victory or honor.

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Popularity of Steven

Steven has held fairly steady, sitting around #271 in 2025 after peaking at #54 in 2000.

Notable people named Steven

• Steven Spielberg
  Film director and producer
• Stephen King
  Horror and suspense author
• Steve Jobs
  Apple co-founder and CEO
• Stephen Curry
  Professional basketball player
• Steven Tyler
  Aerosmith lead singer

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Questions about the name Steven

What does the name Steven mean?

Steven means steven means "crown" or "wreath." it comes from the greek word for garland, which was often used to symbolize victory or honor, and it comes from Greek origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Steven?

In 2025, Steven ranked #271 for boys, down from #269 the year before.

When was Steven most popular?

Steven peaked at #54 in 2000.