Steele vs Down

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Steele

Boy #1,384 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"like steel, strong and hard"

Origin: Old English stēl

English American

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Girl #63,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fort on the hill"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Northern Irish

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Steele Rank #1,384

Down Rank #63,580

Steele is more popular, ranked #1384 vs #63580 for Down.

Is Steele or Down more popular?

Steele is more popular, ranked #1384 compared to Down at #63580 in the United States.

What do Steele and Down mean?

Steele means "like steel, strong and hard" (Old English stēl origin). Down means "fort on the hill" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Steele and Down boy or girl names?

Steele is primarily a boy name. Down is primarily a girl name.