Boy Name
Steve
Steve means “Crown, wreath”. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and in 2026 it sits in the Top 250 of US baby names.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Steve is a boy baby name, meaning "Crown, wreath". It currently sits in the Top 250 tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Steve often also consider Stevie.
Steve meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Crown, wreath
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Steve as S·T·E·V·E, with 5 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Steve is a popular favorite that still feels personal in the Top 250 tier.
Steve variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Stevea, Stevee, Stevey, Stev.
- Nicknames: Ste and S.
- Middle names: Pair Steve with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Steve middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Stevie, Stevi, Steven, Stefan, Stevan — full picks on the sibling names for Steve guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Steve? Browse our names like Steve guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
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Head-to-head breakdowns of meaning, popularity, pronunciation, and sibling fit.
Frequently asked about Steve
What does the name Steve mean?
Steve means "Crown, wreath". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Steve is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Steve?
The exact origin of Steve is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Steve?
Steve has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Steve a boy's or girl's name?
Steve is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Steve in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Steve sits in the Top 250 tier — a popular favorite that still feels personal.
What names are similar to Steve?
Names that share Steve's sound and style include Stevie, Stevi, Steven, Stefan, Stevan.
What middle names pair well with Steve?
Good middle-name fits for Steve pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Steve is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Steve is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Steve?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Steve share its rhythm without rhyming — Stevie, Stevi, Steven all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.