Steve

Steve is a masculine given name, usually a short form (hypocorism) of Steven or Stephen.

Notable people

 * Steve Abbott (disambiguation), several people
 * Steve Adams (disambiguation), several people
 * Steve Abel (born 1970), New Zealand politician
 * Steve Alaimo (born 1939), American singer, record & TV producer, label owner
 * Steve Albini (1961–2024), American musician, record producer, audio engineer, and music journalist
 * Steve Allen (1921–2000), American television personality, musician, composer, comedian and writer
 * Steve Allrich, American screenwriter and painter
 * Steve Alten (born 1959), American science-fiction author
 * Steve Antin (born 1958), American actor
 * Steve Aoki (born 1977), American DJ and music producer
 * Steve Armitage (born 1944), British-born Canadian sports reporter
 * Steve Armstrong (born 1965), American professional wrestler
 * Steve Arrington (born 1956), American singer, songwriter, drummer, record producer, engineer and minister
 * Steve Asheim (born 1970), American drummer and primary songwriter
 * Steve Augarde (born 1950), British author and artist
 * 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 Bacic, Canadian actor
 * 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 Bartek (born 1952), American guitarist, film composer, conductor, and orchestrator
 * 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 Bell (disambiguation), several people
 * Steve Belles (born 1966), American football player
 * Steve Bendelack, English filmmaker & director
 * Steve Beresford (born 1950), British musician and educator
 * Steve Berger (born 1973), American retired professional mixed martial artist
 * Steve Berman, American editor and novelist
 * 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 Blackman (writer), Canadian television writer, and executive producer
 * Steve Blum (born 1960), American voice actor
 * Steve Boadway (born 1963), American football player
 * Steve Booker (producer), British music producer, songwriter and musician
 * Steve Boone (born 1943), American bass guitarist and music producer, who is both a founding member and current member of the Folk-Rock group The Lovin' Spoonful
 * Steve Borden (born 1959), ring name for American professional wrestler and former bodybuilder Sting
 * Steve Bossé (born 1981), Canadian retired mixed martial artist and professional boxer
 * Steve Bowman (born 1967), American musician and songwriter
 * Steve Bracey (1950–2006), American basketball player
 * Steve Bracks (born 11954), Australian former politician
 * Steve Bradley (1975–2008), American professional wrestler
 * Steve Breitkreuz (born 1992), German professional footballer
 * Steve Bren (born 1960), American racing driver and real estate developer
 * Steve Brewer (born 1957), American author
 * 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 Cardenas (musician), American guitarist
 * 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 Chen, Taiwanese-American internet entrepreneur, YouTube co-founder
 * 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 Comisar (born 1961), American convicted con man and extortionist
 * 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 Cooney, Australian-Irish musician
 * Steve Corino (born 1973), Canadian semi-retired professional wrestler
 * Steve Coulter, NASCAR team owner
 * Steve Cox (disambiguation), several people
 * Steve Dangle (born 1988), Canadian sports analyst, author, and internet political and hockey personality
 * Steve Davis (born 1957), British snooker player
 * Steve Dee, American disc jockey and innovator
 * Steve DiSalvo (born 1949), American retired professional wrestler
 * Steve Doll (1960–2009), American professional wrestler
 * Steve Doocy (born 1956), American television host, political commentator, and author
 * Steve Dorff (born 1949), American songwriter and composer
 * 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 Earle (born 1955), American singer-songwriter, record producer, author, and actor
 * Steve Earle (footballer) (born 1945), English former footballer
 * Steve Edge (born 1972), English actor, writer, and comedian
 * Steve Erdman (born 1949), American politician
 * Steve Edwards (disambiguation), multiple people
 * Steve Erickson (born 1950), American novelist
 * Steve Evans (disambiguation), several people
 * Steve Evets (born 1959), English actor and musician
 * Steve Ferrone (born 1950), English drummer and radio host
 * Steve Fifita (born 1982), American former football defensive tackle
 * Steve Fisk, American audio engineer, record producer, and musician
 * Steve Foley (disambiguation), several people
 * Steve Fonyo (1965–2022), Canadian runner
 * Steve Forrest (born 1986), American musician
 * Steve Fossett (1944–2007), American businessman
 * Steve Fox (disambiguation), several people
 * Steve Gallardo (born 1968), American politician
 * 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 (born 1955), American musician and singer
 * Steve Gibson (disambiguation), several people
 * Steve Gilliard (1964–2007), American journalist and blogger
 * Steve Diet Goedde (born 1965), American photographer
 * Steve Gohouri (1981–2015), Ivorian professional footballer
 * Steve Golin (1955–2019), American film and television producer
 * 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 Gorman (born 1965), American musician and radio host
 * Steve Gottlieb (disambiguation), several people
 * Steve Grand (born 1990), American singer, songwriter and model
 * Steve Grand (roboticist) (born 1958), British computer scientist and roboticist
 * Steve or Steven Gray (disambiguation), several people
 * Steve Griffin (born 1964), American football player
 * Steve Guttenberg (born 1958), American actor, author, businessman, producer, and director
 * Steve Halloran (born 1948), American politician
 * Steve Hadley (disambiguation), several people
 * Steve Hamerdinger, deaf professional and advocate
 * Steve Handelsman (born 1948), American journalist
 * Steve Harley (born 1951), British singer and songwriter, lead singer of Cockney Rebel
 * Steve Harris (disambiguation), several people
 * Steve Harvey (born 1957), American TV and radio personality
 * Steve Harwell (1967–2023), American singer and musician
 * Steve Hely, American writer and actor
 * 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 Holy (born 1972), American country music singer
 * 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 Israel (American football) (born 1969), American former football cornerback
 * Steve Israel (born 1958), American political commentator, lobbyist, author, bookseller and former politician
 * 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 Jolliffe (born 1949), English musician
 * 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, American-Israeli basketball player
 * Steve Kazee (born 1975), American actor and singer
 * 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, 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
 * Steve Kirby (cricketer), English cricketer
 * Steve T. Kirby (born 1952), Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota
 * Steve Klein, several people
 * Steve Knapp (born 1964), American IndyCar driver
 * Steve Komphela (born 1967), South African association footballer
 * Steve Kouplen (born 1951), American politician
 * 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 Landesberg (1936–2010), American actor and comedian
 * 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 Leialoha (born 1952), American comics artist
 * Steve Leung (born 1957), Hong Kong architect and designer
 * Steve Lieber (born 1967), American comic book illustrator
 * 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 Lukather (born 1957), American guitarist, singer, songwriter, arranger and record producer
 * 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 Marcus (1939–2005), American jazz saxophonist
 * 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 Marmel (born 1964), American television writer, producer, and stand-up comedian
 * Steve Marmion, English theatre director
 * Steve Marriner (born 1984), Canadian musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer
 * 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 McClure (born 1970), British rock climber and climbing author
 * Steve McCurry (born 1950), American photographer, freelancer, and photojournalist
 * 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 McMillan (politician) (1941–2022), American politician and real estate broker
 * Steve McNicholas (born 1955), English director, composer, actor, and dance group founder
 * Steve McQueen (1930–1980), American actor
 * Steve McQueen (born 1969), British filmmaker
 * Steve Miller (disambiguation), several people
 * Steve Miner (born 1951), American director of film and television, and film producer
 * 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 (born 1954), American television writer
 * Steve Olsonoski (born 1953), American professional wrestler
 * Steve Orlando, American comic book writer
 * Steve Ostrow (1932–2024), American businessman, LGBT rights activist, and opera performer
 * Steve Osunsami, Nigerian-American journalist
 * 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 Perryman (born 1951), English former professional footballer
 * Steve Peterson (1950–2008), American technical director for NASCAR
 * Steve Pierce (born 1950), American state politician
 * Steve Pink (born 1966), American actor, director and writer
 * Steve Pool (1953-2023). American weather broadcaster, journalist, & author
 * Steve Porcaro (born 1957), American keyboardist, songwriter, singer, and film composer
 * Steve Post (1944–2014), American radio host
 * Steve Rackman, English-born Australian actor and professional wrestler
 * Steve Rash, American film director and producer
 * Steve Reeves (1926–2000), American professional bodybuilder, actor, and philanthropist
 * Steve Reeves (computer scientist), English computer scientist based at the University of Waikato in New Zealand
 * Steve Reinke (born 1963), Canadian video artist and filmmaker
 * Steve Ricchetti (born c. 1957), American political aide
 * Steve Rifkind (born 1962), American music entrepreneur and investor
 * Steve Rizzono, American former professional wrestler
 * 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 (born 1939), American martial artist and police officer
 * Steve Sandor (1937–2017), American actor
 * 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 Shenbaum, American former actor
 * Steve Shutt (born 1952), Canadian former professional ice hockey player and NHL Hall of Famer
 * 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 Steen (born 1954), British actor and comedian
 * Steve Stenger, Democrat politician and County Executive of St. Louis County
 * Steve Stevaert (1954–2015), Belgian politician
 * Steve Stevens (born 1959), American guitarist
 * 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 Vai (born 1960), American guitarist, composer, songwriter, and producer
 * Steve Vaus, American recording artist and politician
 * Steve Valentine (born 1966), Scottish actor and magician
 * Steve Veidor (born 1938), British former heavyweight professional wrestler
 * 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 Wilson (disambiguation), multiple people
 * Steve Winn (born 1981), Welsh rugby union player
 * Steve Winwood (born 1948), English singer
 * Steve Woodmore (born 1959), British electronics salesman
 * Steve Wozniak (born 1950), American co-founder of Apple Inc
 * Steve Wray (1962–2009), Bahamian former athlete
 * Steve Wynn (musician) (born 1960), American singer, musician and songwriter
 * 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 character in the 1970 American romance movie Love Story
 * Steve, a character in the American TV sitcom Will & Grace
 * Steve, a minor character in the American animated TV series The Owl House
 * Steve, a character played by Christian Tessier in the 1992 movie Eli's Lesson
 * Steve, a character in the 2000 American comedy film The Photographer
 * Steve, a character played by Alan Thicke in the 2001 movie Xin shi zi jie tou (X-Roads)
 * Steve, one of the main protagonists and default player characters in the game Minecraft
 * Steve, a minor side-character that appears in Borderlands 2
 * 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
 * Steve Fox, a character from the Tekken fighting game series
 * Steve Frazelli, in the film The Italian Job
 * Steve Freeling, in the films Poltergeist and Poltergeist II: The Other Side
 * Steve Haines, in the video game Grand Theft Auto V
 * 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
 * Steve Hightower, a character from the television series The Steve Harvey Show
 * Steve Holt (Arrested Development), in the Fox TV series Arrested Development
 * Steve Jackson, a minor character in the 1985 American science fantasy movie Explorers
 * Steve Johnson (Days of Our Lives), in the American soap opera Days of Our Lives
 * 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
 * Steve Owen (EastEnders), on the British soap opera EastEnders
 * Lt. Steve Phelps, a character in the 1983 American techno-thriller movie WarGames
 * Steve Randle, a character from the 1983 film The Outsiders
 * Steve Rhoades, a character from the TV series Married... with Children
 * Steve Riggs, a character in 1989 American-Canadian fantasy drama movie Prancer
 * Steve Rogers, the civilian alias of Captain America
 * 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
 * Steve Taylor, in the 2008 British slasher movie Eden Lake
 * Steve Toyota, in the 1992 TV comedy movie 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
 * Steve Snodgrass, a recurring character featured in the Five Nights at Freddy's series
 * Steve Jenkins, a minor recurring character infrequently mentioned in Lost