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Steeve

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Pronounced STEEV /ˈstiːv/Medium

Meaning: Steeve is a respelling of Steve, the short form of Stephen/Steven, from the Greek Stephanos, 'crown; garland.' Also seen in French-speaking regions. The doubled-e spelling leaves the exact intent a little uncertain — routes uncertain.Low

In 30 seconds: A crown of a name: Steeve respells Steve, from Stephen, 'crown; garland' (said 'STEEV'). Routes uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowGreek, English

MeaningSteeve is a respelling of Steve, the short form of Stephen/Steven, from the Greek Stephanos, 'crown; garland.' Also seen in French-speaking regions. The doubled-e spelling leaves the exact intent a little uncertain — routes uncertain.

U.S. rank (2024)#12114 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 32

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Steeve is a respelling of Steve, short for Stephen/Steven, from the Greek Stephanos, 'crown; garland.' Seen in French-speaking regions, the doubled-e spelling leaves the intent a little uncertain — routes uncertain (said 'STEEV').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records. Rare, familiar-yet-fresh, and uncertain.

Did you know? Steeve is a doubled-e respelling of Steve — short for Stephen, from the Greek for 'crown' — and it's a real spelling in French-speaking regions, its route a little uncertain, which we note (said 'STEEV').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Steeve — Respelling of Steve/Stephen, 'crown'; routes uncertain

Variations

SteveSteevenStève

Nicknames

SteeStevie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Steeve mean?

Steeve is a respelling of Steve, short for Stephen, from the Greek for 'crown; garland.' Routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Steeve?

It's said STEEV /ˈstiːv/ — one syllable.

Is Steeve a boy or girl name?

Steeve is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Steeve?

Steeve is a rare name in the U.S., far less common than Steve.