Steve

For other uses, see Steve (disambiguation).

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 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

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 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 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 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

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 (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, 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 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

See also

• All pages with titles beginning with Steve
• All pages with titles containing Steve
• List of people with given name Stephen
• Stephen (disambiguation)
• Steeve, given name
• Stevie (given name)