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Perry vs Steele

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Perry

Boy #1,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pear tree"

Origin: Old English pirige

Cultural Roots

English Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,243
Total SSA Count
160
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Steele

Boy #1,384 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"like steel, strong and hard"

Origin: Old English stēl

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,384
Total SSA Count
135
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Perry Rank #1,243
Steele Rank #1,384

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 vs #1384 for Steele.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Perry or Steele more popular?

Perry is more popular, ranked #1243 compared to Steele at #1384 in the United States.

What do Perry and Steele mean?

Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin). Steele means "like steel, strong and hard" (Old English stēl origin).

Are Perry and Steele boy or girl names?

Perry is primarily a boy name. Steele is primarily a boy name.

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