Steeve

Steeve is a masculine given name, primarily used in Francophone contexts as a variant spelling of Steve. It is derived from the English short form Steve, itself from the given name Stephen, ultimately from the Greek Stephanos meaning crown or wreath.

While Steve is common in English-speaking countries, Steeve appears in places with French influence, such as Canada, France, and parts of Africa and the Caribbean, where parents sometimes choose alternative spellings to preserve phonetics or to individualize names.

Steeve is typically pronounced the same as Steve, though pronunciation may vary with local language rules.

Related names include Steve, Steven, Stephen, and Stéphane. Steeve is sometimes treated as a modern coinage rather than a traditional form.

Because of its rarity, Steeve seldom appears in historical records before the late 20th century; contemporary uses reflect broader trends toward creative spellings of common names.