Steele vs Jerome

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Steele

Boy #1,384 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"like steel, strong and hard"

Origin: Old English stēl

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Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

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Steele Rank #1,384

Jerome Rank #1,341

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 vs #1384 for Steele.

Is Steele or Jerome more popular?

Jerome is more popular, ranked #1341 compared to Steele at #1384 in the United States.

What do Steele and Jerome mean?

Steele means "like steel, strong and hard" (Old English stēl origin). Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin).

Are Steele and Jerome boy or girl names?

Steele is primarily a boy name. Jerome is primarily a boy name.