''yes'Steve is a masculine given name, usually a short form (

hypocorism A hypocorism ( or ; from Ancient Greek: (), from (), 'to call by pet names', sometimes also ''hypocoristic'') or pet name is a name used to show affection for a person. It may be a diminutive form of a person's name, such as ''Izzy'' for I ...

) of Steven or

Stephen Stephen or Steven is a common English first name. It is particularly significant to Christians, as it belonged to Saint Stephen ( grc-gre, Στέφανος ), an early disciple and deacon who, according to the Book of Acts, was stoned to death; ...

Notable people with the name include: steve jops *

Steve Abbott (disambiguation) Steve Abbott may refer to: * Steve Abbott (comedian) (born 1956), Australian comedian and author * Steve Abbott (film producer) (born 1954), British film producer * Steve Abbott (musician) (born 1960), British artist manager, promoter, and consulta ...

, several people *

Steve Adams (disambiguation) Steve Adams may refer to: Sportsmen * Steve Adams (footballer, born 1958), English footballer * Steve Adams (footballer, born 1959), English footballer * Steve Adams (footballer, born 1980), English footballer Musicians * Steve Adams (musician) (b ...

, several people *

Steve Alaimo Charles Stephen Alaimo ( born December 6, 1939) is an American singer who was a teen idol in the early 1960s. He later became record producer and label owner, but he is perhaps best known for hosting and co-producing Dick Clark's ''Where the Acti ...

(born 1939), American singer, record & TV producer, label owner *

Steve Albini Steve Albini (pronounced ; born July 22, 1962) is an American musician, record producer, audio engineer and music journalist. He was a member of Big Black, Rapeman and Flour, and is a member of Shellac. He is the founder, owner and principal en ...

(born 1961), American musician, record producer, audio engineer, and music journalist *

Steve Allen Stephen Valentine Patrick William Allen (December 26, 1921 – October 30, 2000) was an American television personality, radio personality, musician, composer, actor, comedian, and writer. In 1954, he achieved national fame as the co-cre ...

(1921–2000), American television personality, musician, composer, comedian and writer *

Steve Armitage Steve Armitage (born June 20, 1944) is a retired British-born Canadian sports reporter formerly with CBC Sports. He reported on and hosted ''Hockey Night in Canada'' broadcasts for the Vancouver Canucks for nearly 30 years, the Canadian Football ...

(born 1944), British-born Canadian sports reporter *

Steve Armstrong Steven James (born March 16, 1965), better known by his ring name Steve Armstrong, is an American professional wrestler. He is the son of fellow wrestler "Bullet" Bob Armstrong, and has three brothers who also wrestled: Scott, Brad, and Brian. ...

(born 1965), American professional wrestler *

Steve Antin Steven Antin (born April 19, 1958) is an American actor, stunt performer, screenwriter, producer, and director. Early life Antin was born in Queens, New York City, the son of British Jewish immigrants. He is the brother of fellow actor Neil ...

(born 1958), American actor *

Steve Augarde Steve Augarde (born 3 October 1950) is a British author and artist. He has written and illustrated several novels for children and young adults as well as over seventy picture books for younger children, including pop-up books for which he design ...

(born 1950),arab author, artist, and eater * Steve Augeri (born 1959), American singer * Steve August (born 1954), American football player * Stone Cold Steve Austin (born 1964), American professional wrestler * Steve Aylett (born 1967), English author of satirical science fiction, fantasy, and slipstream * Steve Backshall (born 1973), English naturalist, writer and television presenter * Steve Baker (disambiguation), several people * Steve Ballmer (born 1956), American businessman, CEO of Microsoft (2000–2014) and owner of the Los Angeles Clippers * Steve Bannon (born 1953), American media executive, political strategist, and former investment banker * Steve Barker (disambiguation), several people * Steve Bartelstein, American television journalist and umpire * Steve Bays, Canadian musician, audio engineer, and producer * Steve Beauharnais (born 1990), American football player * Steve Belkin (born 1947), American businessman, former team owner * Steve Belles (born 1966), American football player * Steve Berman, American editor and novelist * Steve Berman (lawyer), Steve W. Berman, American lawyer * Steve Beshear (born 1944), American attorney and politician * Steve Biko (1946–1977), South African anti-apartheid activist * Steve Billirakis (born 1986), American poker player * Steve Binder (born 1932), American producer and director * Steve Birnbaum (born 1991), American soccer player * Steve Bjorklund (born c. 1960), American musician * Steve Blackman (born 1963), American martial arts instructor, bail bondsman, and former professional wrestler * Steve Blum (born 1960), American voice actor * Steve Bradley (1975–2008), American professional wrestler * Steve Bren (born 1960), American racing driver and real estate developer * Steve Broderick (born 1981), vocalist * Steve Brodie (disambiguation), several people * Steve Brodner (born 1954), American editorial cartoonist, editor, and producer * Steve Brown (disambiguation), several people * Steve Buccellato (born 1968), American comic artist, writer, and editor * Steve Bullock (British politician) (born 1954), first directly elected mayor of the London Borough of Lewisham * Steve Bullock (American politician) (born 1966), Governor of Montana, USA * Steve Buttle (1953–2012), English professional midfielder * Steve Burns (born 1973), American actor, filmmaker, and musician * Steve Burton (disambiguation), several people * Steve Burtt Jr., American-Ukrainian basketball player who played in and Israeli league * Steve Buscemi (born 1957), American actor, director, producer, writer, and former firefighter * Steve Callaghan, American screenwriter, producer, and voice actor * Steve Cannon (radio) (1927–2009), American radio personality and TV host * Steve Cannon (writer) (1935–2019), American writer * Steve Cantwell (born 1986), American mixed martial arts fighter * Steve Cardenas (born 1974), American martial artist and actor * Steve Carell (born 1962), American actor, comedian, director, producer and writer * Steve Carroll, American sports broadcaster * Steve Carter (disambiguation), several people * Steve Carver (1945–2021), American filmmaker * Steve Case (born 1958), American entrepreneur and businessman, founder of America Online * Steve Casey (1908–1987), Irish sport rower and professional wrestler * Steve Centanni, American former news reporter for Fox News Channel * Steve Cohen (judoka) (born 1955), American Olympic judoka * Steve Chappell, American aerospace engineer, mountain climber and aquanaut * Steve Clark (disambiguation), several people * Steve Coleman (born 1956), American saxophonist * Steve Coleman (American football) (born 1950), American football player * Steve Collins (born 1964), Irish former professional boxer * Steve Conway (politician) (born 1944), American politician * Steve Conway (singer) (1920–1952), British singer * Steve Condos (1918–1990), American tap dancer * Steve Coogan (born 1965), English actor, comedian, producer and screenwriter * Steve Cooley (born 1947), American lawyer, politician, and former prosecutor * Steve Corino (born 1973), Canadian semi-retired professional wrestler * Steve Coulter, NASCAR team owner * Steve Cox (disambiguation), several people * Steve Davis (born 1957), British snooker player * DJ Steve Dee, Steve Dee, American disc jockey and innovator * Steve Dubbeldam, Canadian-American entrepreneur and fashion designer * Steve Dubinsky (born 1970), Canadian hockey player * Steve Dublanica (born 1968), American author and blogger * Steve Duemig (1954–2019), American sports media personality * Steve Dunleavy (1938–2019), Australian journalist * Steve Edge (born 1972), English actor, writer, and comedian * Steve Erickson (born 1950), American novelist * Steve Evans (disambiguation), several people * Steve Foley (disambiguation), several people * Steve Fonyo (1965–2022), Canadian runner * Steve Fossett (1944–2007), American businessman * Steve Fox (disambiguation), several people * Steve Galluccio (born 1960), Canadian screenwriter and playwright * Steve Garvey (disambiguation), several people * Steve Gawley (born 1952), special effects artist and voice actor * Steve George (keyboardist), Steve George (born 1955), American musician and singer * Steve Gibson (disambiguation), several people * Steve Gilliard (1964–2007), American journalist and blogger * Steve Gomer, American film and television director * Steve Gonzalez (born 1980), American soccer player * Steve Gonzalez (American football) (born 1981), American football player * Steve Goodman (1948–1984), American folk and country singer-songwriter * Steve Gottlieb (disambiguation), several people * Steve or Steven Gray (disambiguation), several people * Steve Griffin (born 1964), American football player * Steve Hadley (disambiguation), several people * Steve Handelsman (born 1948), American journalist * Steve Harley (born 1951), British singer and songwriter, lead singer of Cockney Rebel * Steve Harvey (born 1957), American TV and radio personality * Steve Harris (disambiguation), several people * Steve High, American former women's basketball coach * Steve Hockensmith (born 1968), American author * Steve Hoffman (disambiguation), several people * Steve Holt (American musician), guitarist for the band 36 Crazyfists * Steve Holt (Canadian musician) (born 1954), Canadian musician * Steve Howe (baseball) (1958–2006), American baseball player * Steve Howe (musician) (born 1947), English guitarist * Steve Huebert (born 1959), Kansas state legislator * Steve Hughes, Australian-born drummer, comedian and actor * Steve Huison (born 1962), British actor * Steve "Silk" Hurley (born 1962), American club DJ, producer, and songwriter * Steve Ishmael (born 1995), American football player * Steve Irwin (disambiguation), several people * Steve Jackson (disambiguation), several people * Steve Jobs (1955–2011), American entrepreneur and co-founder of Apple Inc * Steve Johnson (disambiguation), several people * Steve Jones (disambiguation), several people * Steve Jordan (disambiguation), several people * Steve Julian (1958–2016), American radio broadcaster, actor, and playwright * Steve Kangas (1961–1999), American journalist, political activist, and chess teacher * Steve Kaplan (basketball), Steve Kaplan, American-Israeli basketball player * Steve Kearns (born 1956), Canadian football player * Steve Keirn (born 1951), American retired professional wrestler * Steve Kekana (1958–2021), South African singer/songwriter * Steve Kelley (cartoonist), Steve Kelley, American editorial cartoonist, comic strip creator, comedian, and writer * Steve Kenyon (born 1951), English long-distance runner * Steve King (born 1949), American politician and businessman * Steven Klein (disambiguation), Steve Klein, several people * Steve Knapp (born 1964), American IndyCar driver * Steve Komphela (born 1967), South African association footballer * Steve Kowit (1938–2015), American poet, essayist, educator, and human-rights advocate * Steve Krisiloff (born 1946), American racing driver * Steve Krulevitz (born 1951), American tennis player * Steve Kubby (1946–2022), Libertarian Party activist * Steve Kuhn (born 1938), American pianist, composer, arranger, bandleader, and educator * Steve Lacy (disambiguation), several people * Steve J. Langdon (born 1948), American anthropologist * Steve Largent (born 1954), American football player and politician * Steve Lawler (wrestler) (1965–2021), American wrestler and trainer * Steve Lekoelea (born 1979), South African association footballer * Steve Lemmens (1972–2016), Belgian snooker player * Steve Leung (born 1957), Hong Kong architect and designer * Steve Light (born 1970), author and illustrator of children's books * Steve Lightfoot, a British television writer and producer * Steve Lightle (1959–2021), American comics artist * Steve Little (disambiguation), several people * Steve Lombardi (born 1961), American professional wrestler * Steve Longa (born 1994), American football player * Steve Lyons (writer), British writer * Steve Lyons (baseball) (born 1960), American baseball player and announcer/analyst * Steve MacGordon (1892–1916), American early aviator * Steve Madden (born 1958), American fashion designer and businessman, founder and CEO of Steve Madden Ltd * Steve Madere, American business executive * Steve Malovic (1956–2007), American-Israeli basketball player * Steve Mandanda (born 1985), French footballer * Steve Mantis (born 1950), Canadian advocate * Steve Mark (1966–2016), Grenadian international footballer * Steve Marker (born 1959), American musician, songwriter, and record producer * Steve Markle, Canadian filmmaker, actor, writer, editor, and producer * Steve Marmion, English theatre director * Steve Marriner (born 1984), Canadian musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer * Steve Marshall (politician), Steve Marshall (born 1964), American lawyer and politician * Steve Martin (born 1945), American comedian * Steve Matai (born 1984), New Zealand rugby player * Steve Mazan (born 1970), American stand-up comedian, TV writer, and author * Steve Mac, Steve McCutcheon (born 1972), British record producer, songwriter, and musician * Steve McDonald (disambiguation), several people * Steve McMichael (born 1957), American former professional football player, sports broadcaster, and professional wrestler * Steve McNicholas (born 1955), English director, composer, actor, and dance group founder * Steve McQueen (1930–1980), American actor * Steve Miller (disambiguation), several people * Steve Moore (disambiguation), several people * Steve Nash (born 1974), Canadian basketball coach and player * Steve Nemeth (born 1967), Canadian ice hockey player * Steve Nemeth (gridiron football) (1922–1998), American football player * Steve Nguyen (born 1985), Vietnamese-American director, writer, artist, and film producer * Steve Nickles, American lawyer and professor * Steve Novick (born 1963), American politician, attorney, and activist * Steve O'Donnell (writer), Steve O'Donnell (born 1954), American television writer * Steve Orlando, American comic book writer * Steve Owen (disambiguation), several people * Steve Owens (disambiguation), several people * Steve Parker (disambiguation), several people * Steve Patterson (disambiguation), several people * Steve Perry (disambiguation), several people * Steve Peterson (racing executive), Steve Peterson (1950–2008), American technical director for NASCAR * Steve Post (1944–2014), American radio host * Steve Rackman, English-born Australian actor and professional wrestler * Steve Rash, American film director and producer * Steve Reinke (born 1963), Canadian video artist and filmmaker * Steve Rifkind (born 1962), American music entrepreneur and investor * Steve Robinson (disambiguation), several people * Steve Rodehutskors (1963–2007), Canadian football player * Steve Rohr, American communication expert, educator, public relations executive, and author * Steve Rubel, American public relations executive and blogger * Steve Rubell (1943–1989), American nightclub owner, former co-owner of Studio 54 * Steve Russell (disambiguation), several people * Steve Sailer (born 1958), American paleoconservative journalist, movie critic, blogger, and columnist * Steve Sanders (karate), Steve Sanders (born 1939), American martial artist and police officer * Steve Sawyer (disambiguation), Steve Sawyer, several people * Steve Sarowitz (born 1965/1966), American billionaire, founder of Paylocity * Steve Scalise (born 1965), American Congressman * Steve Schlachter (born 1954), American-Israeli basketball player * Steve Serio (born 1987), American wheelchair basketball player * Steve Sheldon, American politician * Steve Shelton (born 1949), American racing driver * Steve Shutt (born 1952), Canadian former professional ice hockey player and NHL Hall of Famer * Steve Shields (ice hockey), Steven Shields (born 1972), Canadian hockey player * Steve Silberman, American author and editor * Steve or Steven Smith (disambiguation), several people * Steve Smoger (1950–2022), American boxing & kickboxing referee * Steve Soffa, American jewelry designer * Steve Brantley Spence (born 1989), American football player and federal convict * Steve Squyres (born 1957), American astronomer * Steve Stenger, Democrat politician and County Executive of St. Louis County * Steve Stevaert (1954–2015), Belgian politician * Steve Stivers (born 1965), American Congressman * Steve Stone (disambiguation), several people * Steve Swaja, American dragster designer * Steve Swallow (born 1940), American musician and composer * Steve Swindal, American businessman * Steve Swindall (born 1982), Scottish rugby player * Steve Swindells (born 1952), English singer-songwriter * Steve Talley (born 1981), American actor * Steve Tannen (born 1968), American singer-songwriter * Steve Tannen (American football) (born 1948), American former college and professional football player * Steve Tarvin (born 1951), American politician * Steve Tasker (born 1962), American sports reporter * Steve Travis (born 1951), American retired singer-songwriter, musician, recording artist and author * Steve Trilling (1902–1964), American film studio producer and executive * Steve Tshwete (1938–2001), South African politician * Steve Vaus, American recording artist and politician * Steve Wall, (fl. 1980's -), Irish actor and musician * Steve Walsh (disambiguation), several people * Steve Weisberg (born 1963), American composer, pianist, recording artist, and producer * Steve Weissman, American sportscaster * Steve White (disambiguation), several people * Steve Whitmire (born 1959), American puppeteer * Steve Wilkos (born 1964), American talk-show host * Steve Williams (disambiguation), several people * Steve Winn (born 1981), Welsh rugby union player * Steve Winwood (born 1948), English singer * Steve Wozniak (born 1950), American co-founder of Apple Inc * Steve Yeager (born 1948), American baseball player * Steve Young (born 1961), American football player * Steve Zatylny, Canadian football player * Steve Zuckerman (born 1947), American television and theater director

In fiction

* Steve, a minor character in the American animated TV series ''The Owl House'' * Steve, a character played by Christian Tessier#Filmography, Christian Tessier in the 1992 movie ''Eli's Lesson'' * Steve (Minecraft), Steve, one of the main protagonists and default player characters in the game ''Minecraft'' * List of Corner Shop Show characters#Recurring characters, Steve, played by Michael Salami in the British web series ''Corner Shop Show'' * Steve the Pirate, a character from the 2004 film ''DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story'' * Steve Austin, the lead character in the TV series ''The Six Million Dollar Man'' * Steve Bolander, a character in the 1973 American coming-of-age comedy-drama movie ''American Graffiti#Cast, American Graffiti'' * Steve Fox, a character from the Tekken fighting game series * Steve Frazelli, in the film ''The Italian Job'' * Steve Freeling, in the films ''Poltergeist (1982 film), Poltergeist'' and ''Poltergeist II: The Other Side'' * Steve Hale, in the American sitcom ''Full House'' * Steve Harrington, in the Netflix series ''Stranger Things'' * Steve Hicks, one of the title characters in the 2005 American romantic comedy movie ''Adam & Steve#Cast, Adam & Steve'' * Steve Hightower, a character from the television series ''The Steve Harvey Show'' * Steve Holt (Arrested Development), Steve Holt (''Arrested Development''), in the Fox TV series ''Arrested Development'' * Steve Jackson, a minor character in the 1985 American science fantasy movie ''Explorers (film)#Cast, Explorers'' * Steve Johnson (Days of Our Lives), Steve Johnson (''Days of Our Lives''), in the American soap opera ''Days of Our Lives'' * Steve McDonald (Coronation Street), Steve McDonald, in the British soap opera ''Coronation Street'' * Steve McGarrett, a character from the television series ''Hawaii Five-O'' * Steve Miller, a character from the 2010 drama film ''The Last Song (2010 film), The Last Song'' * Steve Owen (EastEnders), Steve Owen (''EastEnders''), on the British soap opera ''EastEnders'' * Steve Randle, a character from the 1983 film The Outsiders (film), The Outsiders * Steve Riggs, a character in 1989 American-Canadian fantasy drama movie ''Prancer (film)#Cast, Prancer'' * Steve Rogers, the civilian alias of Captain America * Steve Sanders (90210), Steve Sanders, in the TV series ''Beverly Hills, 90210'' * Steve Smith, a character from the animated television series ''American Dad!'' * Steven "Steve" Stevens, a character from the television program Even Stevens and 2003 film The Even Stevens Movie * Steve Stifler, a character from the ''American Pie'' series * Steve Stronghold, a character from the 2005 film ''Sky High (2005 film), Sky High'' * Steve Taylor, in the 2008 British slasher movie ''Eden Lake#Cast, Eden Lake'' * Steve Toyota, in the 1992 TV comedy ''Revenge of the Nerds III: The Next Generation#Cast, Revenge of the Nerds III'' * Steve Trevor, in the DC Comics and 1970s television series ''Wonder Woman'' * Steve Urkel, in the TV series ''Family Matters'' * Steve Zissou, a character from the 2004 film ''The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou''

In fiction

See also