Steves
Greek · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Steves
Steves is the plural or possessive form of Steve, derived from the Greek name Stephanos (Στέφανος), meaning "crown" or "wreathed." The name's linguistic root comes from the Greek word "stephanos," which originally referred to a garland or crown of victory.
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Etymology
Steves is the plural or possessive form of Steve, derived from the Greek name Stephanos (Στέφανος), meaning "crown" or "wreathed." The name's linguistic root comes from the Greek word "stephanos," which originally referred to a garland or crown of victory.
The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and Christian traditions, particularly associated with Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr (proto-martyr), whose feast day is celebrated across Western and Eastern Christianity; it gained prominence throughout Europe during the medieval period and remains common in Protestant and Catholic communities.
Steves currently ranks #1,986 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1974.
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