Steve
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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Steve is one of the quintessential "regular guy" names, like Joe and Jack, which are usually nicknames for more formal ones but take on a life of their own.
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Steve Martin, American actor and comedian
Steve McQueen, American actor
Steve Carell, American actor
Steve Jobs, American computer mogul
Steve Winwood, English musician
Steve Earle, American musician
Steve-O (born Steven Gilchrist Glover), American television personality
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Steve Rogers, Captain America (Marvel comics character)
Steve Trevor, Wonder Woman's boyfriend (DC comics character)
Steve Brady, Miranda Hobbes' on-and-off boyfriend, later husband, on the HBO series "Sex and the City"
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Global Popularity of the Name Steve
- #593 in United States
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