Steele vs Terry

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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Boy #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"power of the tribe"

Origin: Germanic

English American Irish

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Steele Rank #1,384

Terry Rank #1,187

Terry is more popular, ranked #1187 vs #1384 for Steele.

Is Steele or Terry more popular?

Terry is more popular, ranked #1187 compared to Steele at #1384 in the United States.

What do Steele and Terry mean?

Steele means "like steel, strong and hard" (Old English stēl origin). Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin).

Are Steele and Terry boy or girl names?

Steele is primarily a boy name. Terry is primarily a boy name.