Steve Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Steve Name at a Glance

Name	Steve
Meaning	Abbreviation of Steven and Stephen often used as an independent name. Stevie is also used for girls.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Steve Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Steve means “Abbreviation of Steven and Stephen often used as an independent name. Stevie is also used for girls”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Steve Name Origin

Our database records Steve under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Steve a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Steve is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Steve

When considering Steve for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.