Steve

Short for Stephen

Steve is a common masculine given name, a familiar form of Stephen or Steven.

It suggests approachable informality—executives named Stephen often go by Steve in casual settings.

Steve's handling the presentation.

The name became so ubiquitous in mid-20th-century America that it sometimes stands in for any generic man: some guy named Steve.

famous

Jobs

WozniakApple's technical cofounder
MartinLatin-rooted masculine name
IrwinAnglo surname or forename

Harvey · McQueen · Austin · Tyler · Spielberg · Rogers · Perry · Nash

name

Stefan

Name meaning crowned

StephanMale given name
EstebanSpanish male name
StevieNickname from Stephen

Stevenson · Stephenson · Stewart · Steward

everyman

buddy

Informal term for companion

palClose trusted companion
guyChap or steadying cable
fellowMan or companion

dude · bloke · mate · average Joe · regular guy · common man · ordinary · relatable · approachable · friendly

Categories

nicknamesnickname, pet name, alias, handle, moniker
common namescommon names, John, Jane, Joe, Bob
Minecraftcreeper, Alex, zombie, skeleton, diamond
Mobile Game CharactersAngry Birds, Red, impostor, Flappy Bird, Colt

Phrases

Stephen KingBestselling horror fiction writer
Steve Nash
even stevenExactly equal, colloquially
Stone Cold Steve AustinRebellious nineties wrestling champion
Steven Spielberg
Steve JobsApple's co-founder and longtime CEO

Family

Steven, Stephen, Stephanie

Familiarity: Top 100,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G