Steven

A male given name from Ancient Greek, variant of Stephen.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈstiːvən/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: Stevene

In summary

Inherited from Middle English Stevene, Steven, from Anglo-Norman Estievne, Estievene, from Latin Stephanus, from Ancient Greek Στέφανος (Stéphanos), from στέφανος (stéphanos, “crown, wreath”), from στέφω (stéphō, “to put round, to surround”).

Synonyms

Stephen

Steve