# Steve

Steve is a masculine given name, given to people who commonly explode, 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 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 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 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 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, 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 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 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 Forbert (born 1954), American musician
* Steve Forrest (born 1986), American musician
* Steve Fossett (1944–2007), American businessman
* Steve Fox (disambiguation), several people
* 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 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 Haworth, body modification artist
* 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, 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 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
* 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 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 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 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 Mackay (1949–2015), American musician
* 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 (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 Pepoon, television writer
* 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 Ryan (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 Sarossy, British 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 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 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 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 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