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Steven

Steven is a baby boy name of British origin. Though film buffs and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial fans recognize Steven with Hollywood director Steven Spielberg, it actually dates back to even before the Middle Ages. Derived from the English name Stephen and associated with the Dutch name Stefan, this name means “crown” and “wreath.” From the first Christian martyr Saint Stephen to the chivalrous King of England, baby can be inspired by those who wore the crown before him. With this fruitful name, baby Steven is sure to stumble upon both power and glory.
British Male
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Meaning

Crown, wreath

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Pronunciation

STEE-vən

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Traits

  • Strong
  • Traditional
  • Resilient
  • Humble

Compatibility

Steven pairs well with classic or timeless names for siblings, adding a sense of strength and stability. It can also work as a strong and distinguished middle name. Culturally, Steven fits in well with British or English-inspired names, creating a cohesive and elegant style.

Strong Traditional Resilient Humble

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg

Filmmaker

Born: December 18, 1946 · Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Portrait of Steven Soderbergh

Steven Soderbergh

Filmmaker

Born: January 14, 1963 · Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Portrait of Steven Wright

Steven Wright

Comedian

Born: December 6, 1955 · Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

Portrait of Steven Tyler

Steven Tyler

Musician, Singer-Songwriter

Born: March 26, 1948 · New York City, New York, USA

Portrait of Steven Seagal

Steven Seagal

Actor, Martial Artist

Born: April 10, 1952 · Lansing, Michigan, USA

Portrait of Steven Weber

Steven Weber

Actor

Born: March 4, 1961 · Queens, New York, USA

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Steven Original form
  • Stefan German
  • Stéphane French
  • Стивен Russian
  • 史蒂文 Chinese
  • Hindi
  • Japanese
  • Korean

Cultural Adaptations

  • स्टीवन (Stīvan) Hindi
  • スティーブン (Sutībun) Japanese
  • 스티븐 (Seutibeun) Korean

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Frequently Asked Questions about Steven

What does Steven mean?
Crown, wreath
What is the origin of Steven?
Steven has British origins.
Is Steven popular?
Steven has been viewed 138 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Steven?
Similar names include Neela, Kaiden, Gwen, Asa, Hamza.
How do you pronounce Steven?
Steven is pronounced STEE-vən.

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