Steven: Meaning, Popularity, Origin of Baby Name Steven | Boys
Origin of the name Steven:
From the Latin Stephanus, which is from the Greek Stephanos, a name derived from stephanos (a crown, a garland). The name is borne in the Bible by St Stephen, one of the seven chosen to assist the apostles, and the first Christian martyr. Var: Stefan, Stefen, Stefon, Stephan, Stephon, Stevan, Steven, Stevon. Short: Steve.
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My husbands name is Steven. I love him, so I obviously like this name.
My little brother's name is Steven. I love it, I think it suits both a boy and a man.
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Stevovo
Stevo
Stevie
Steva the diva (Yes, someone really uses this)
My little cousin, who's three, Steven Elliott, is nickname is 'Snoop' because he's always 'snooping around'.
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Sven
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Steven Patrick Morrissey, British singer (known as Morrissey)
Steven Spielberg, director
Steven Paul Jobs (Steve Jobs)- Steven in song, story & screen: | Edit
"Hey Steven" a song by Taylor Swift.
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Current Popularity of Steven by State
Global Popularity of the Name Steven
- #104 in United States
- #106 in Scotland
- #162 in Canada (British Columbia)
- #182 in Canada (Quebec)
- #284 in Canada (Alberta)
