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

Notable people

A–D

• Steve Abbott (disambiguation), several people

• Steve Abel (born 1970), New Zealand politician

• Steve Adams (disambiguation), several people

• Steve Addabbo, American record producer, songwriter and audio engineer

• Steve Agee (born 1969), American comedian, actor, writer and musician

• Steve Agnew (born 1965), English football coach and former professional football player

• Steve Alaimo (1939–2024), 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 Anderson, multiple people

• Steve Anthony (born 1959), Canadian former broadcaster

• Steve Anthony (wrestler) (born 1977), American professional wrestler and trainer

• 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 Axman (born 1947), American football coach

• 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 Blass, American baseball player and announcer

• 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 Borst, American screenwriter and producer

• 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 NBA basketball player

• Steve Bracks (born 1954), 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), American vocalist

• Steve Brodie (disambiguation), several people

• Steve Brodner (born 1954), American editorial cartoonist, editor, and producer

• Steve Brown (disambiguation), several people

• Steve Bruce (born 1960), English professional football manager and former player

• 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 an Israeli league

• Steve Buscemi (born 1957), American actor, director, producer, writer, and former firefighter

• Steve Byrne (born 1974), American stand-up comedian and actor

• Steve Byrnes (1959–2015), American television announcer and producer

• Steve Byrne, member of Scottish folk band Malinky

• Steve Byrne, member of English new wave band Freeze Frame

• Steve Cadro, Hungarian porn director

• 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 Caballero (born 1964), American professional skateboarder

• Steve Cardenas (born 1974), American martial artist and actor

• Steve Cardenas (musician), American musician

• 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 (born 1978), 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 Cropper (1941–2025), American R&B guitarist and songwriter

• 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 Deere, (born 1948), English footballer

• Steve DeMarco (born 1974), American professional wrestler

• 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

E–M

• 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 Edwards (disambiguation), multiple people

• Steve Erdman (born 1949), American politician

• Steve England, British radio producer and disc-jockey

• Steve Erickson (born 1950), American novelist

• Steve Evans (disambiguation), several people

• Steve Evets (born 1959), English actor and musician

• Steve Fainaru (born 1962), American journalist

• Steve Ferguson (disambiguation), several people

• Steve Ferrone (born 1950), English drummer and radio host

• Steve Fifita (born 1982), American former football defensive tackle

• Steve Filipowicz (1921–1975), American football and baseball player

• Steve Fisk, American audio engineer, record producer, and musician

• Steve Foley (disambiguation), several people

• Steve Fonyo (1965–2022), Canadian runner

• Steve Forbert (born 1954), American musician

• Steve Forrest (disambiguation), several people

• Steve Fossett (1944–2007), American businessman

• Steve Fox (disambiguation), several people

• Steve Fox (actor) (1966–1997), American actor and model

• Steve Fulmer (born 1966), Australian rugby league footballer

• Steve Gallardo (born 1968), American politician

• Steve Galluccio (born 1960), Canadian screenwriter and playwright

• Steve Garvey (disambiguation), several people

• Steve Gatorwolf (1957–2017), American professional wrestler

• Steve Gawley (born 1952), special effects artist and voice actor

• Steve George (disambiguation), several people

• 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 Gonsalves (born 1975), American producer and actor

• 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, American deaf professional and advocate

• Steve Handelsman (born 1948), American journalist

• Steve Harley (1951–2024), 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 Haworth, body modification artist

• Steve Hearon (born 1953), American boxer

• 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 Jarratt, British journalist and magazine editor

• Steve Jobs (1955–2011), American entrepreneur and co-founder of Apple Inc

• Steve Johnson (disambiguation), several people

• Steve Jolliffe (born 1949), English musician

• Steve Jolley (born 1975), American retired soccer player

• 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, several people

• 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 (disambiguation), several people

• Steve Kenyon (born 1951), English long-distance runner

• Steve Kinney (born 1949), American football player

• Steve King (born 1949), American politician and businessman

• Steve Kirby (cricketer), English cricketer

• Steve T. Kirby (born 1952), Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota

• Steven Klein (disambiguation), several people

• Steve Knapp (born 1964), American IndyCar driver

• Steve Komphela (born 1967), South African association footballer

• Steve Koren, American writer/producer and screenwriter

• 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 Lamb (born 1955), English former footballer

• 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 LeVine (born 1957), American journalist

• Steve Levine, British record producer

• Steve Levy (born 1965), American sports broadcaster and journalist

• 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 Lillebuen, Canadian author, journalist, and educator

• Steve Linton (born 2000), American football player

• Steve Little (disambiguation), several people

• Steve Lombardi (born 1961), American professional wrestler

• Steve Long (died 1868), American law enforcement officer and outlaw

• Steve Long (soccer) (born 1957), retired Zaire/U.S. soccer player

• 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 Mackay (1949–2015), American musician

• Steve Mackall (born 1959), Canadian and American voice actor

• 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 March (born 1946), American politician and auditor

• 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 (disambiguation), several people

• Steve Martin (born 1945), American comedian

• Steve Mason (disambiguation), several people

• Steve Matai (born 1984), New Zealand rugby player

• Steve Mazan (born 1970), American stand-up comedian, TV writer, and author

• Steve McClure (climber) (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 (1957–2025), 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

N–Z

• 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 (disambiguation), several people

• Steve O'Rourke (1940–2003), British manager of Pink Floyd

• Steve O'Rourke (ice hockey) (born 1974), Canadian ice hockey coach

• 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 Pepoon, television writer

• Steve Perry (disambiguation), several people

• Steve Perryman (born 1951), English former professional footballer

• Steve Peterson (disambiguation), several people

• Steve Pierce (born 1950), American state politician

• Steve Pink (born 1966), American actor, director and writer

• Steve Pool (1953–2023), American weather broadcaster, journalist, and author

• Steve Porcaro (born 1957), American keyboardist, songwriter, singer, and film composer

• Steve Porter (disambiguation), several people

• 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 Ryan (disambiguation), several people

• Steve Sailer (born 1958), American paleoconservative journalist, movie critic, blogger, and columnist

• Steve Sanders (disambiguation), several people

• Steve Sandor (1937–2017), American actor

• Steve Sarossy, British actor

• Steve Sawyer (disambiguation), 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

• Steve Shields (disambiguation), several people

• Steve Silberman, American author and editor

• Steve Skeates (1943–2023), American comic book creator

• Steve or Steven Smith (disambiguation), several people

• Steve Smoger (1950–2022), American boxing & kickboxing referee

• Steve Soffa, American jewelry designer

• Steve Sohmer (born 1941), American media executive, writer, producer, and literary scholar

• 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 Turner (born 1946), American professional tennis player and tennis coach

• 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. 1980s – ), 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 Witting, American actor

• 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 Yzerman (born 1965), Canadian former professional ice hockey player and NHL Hall of Famer

• Steve Zatylny, Canadian football player

• Steve Zuckerman (born 1947), American television and theater director

In fiction

• Steve, one of the main protagonists and default player characters in the game Minecraft

• Steve, played by Michael Salami in the British web series Corner Shop Show

• Steve Austin, a man barely alive in Six Million Dollar Man

• Steve Fox, a character from the Tekken fighting game series

• Steve Harrington, in the Netflix series Stranger Things

• Steve Holt (Arrested Development), in the Fox TV series Arrested Development

• 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 Owen (EastEnders), on the British soap opera EastEnders

• Steve Randle, a character from the 1983 film The Outsiders

• Steve Rogers, the civilian alias of Captain America

• Steve Sanders, in the TV series Beverly Hills, 90210

• Steve Stifler, a character from the American Pie series

• 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, a character from Mewgenics

See also

• List of people with given name Stephen

• Stephen (disambiguation)

• Steeve, given name

• Stevie (given name)