The nameSteeve
Steeve is a boy's name, a French variant of Steve. It means "crown".
- Boy's name
- Greek
- Feast day
Meaning
Steeve comes from Steve, a short form of Stephen (Étienne in French), from the Greek stephanos, "crown".
Origin
Greek, through English.
History
The name spread in France in the 1980s and 1990s. Boys named Steeve celebrate their name day on Saint Stephen's feast.
Popularity of the name Steeve
Steeve in France
Steeve was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 4,650 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Steeve. Its rise began around 1970, and it peaked in 1981. Half of all babies named Steeve in France were born before 1984, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Steeve in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Steeve mean?
Steeve comes from Steve, a short form of Stephen (Étienne in French), from the Greek stephanos, "crown".
What is the origin of the name Steeve?
Greek, through English.
Is Steeve a girl's or a boy's name?
Steeve is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Steeve?
Variants and related names of Steeve include Stephen and Steve.